Meaning of the word leniently in English

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leniently

US /ˈliː.ni.ənt.li/
UK /ˈliː.ni.ənt.li/
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Adverb

1.

in a way that is more merciful or tolerant than expected

Example:
The judge treated the young offender leniently.
The teacher graded the essays leniently, considering it was their first attempt.
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