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      lenity
      noun
      mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
      Roots
      lenislen- · Latin · soft, mild, gentleitas-ity · Latin · state, quality
      Words related to lenity
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      Where does lenity come from?

      The word lenity breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: len, from Latin lenis (“soft, mild, gentle”); and -ity, from Latin itas (“state, quality”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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