does someone know a sentence using the word 'lenity' in it?

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does someone know a sentence using the word 'lenity' in it?

2007-09-30 16:07:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Because of his lenity he was able to forgive his friend.

2007-09-30 16:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

In criminal cases, the rule of lenity applies to resolve disputes over interpreting ambiguous statutes.

2007-09-30 23:38:56 · answer #2 · answered by CAPTAIN BEAR 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

An excessive lenity toward criminals, often, only encourages crime.

lenity -
noun
mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant [syn: lenience]

2007-09-30 23:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Due to extenuating circumstances, lenity was in order

2007-09-30 23:11:31 · answer #4 · answered by dcc045 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Have lenity on me, for I am but a poor beggar!

2007-09-30 23:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by soupkitty 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋