Definition of "leniently" []

• In a lenient manner. (adverb)

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• "The report said its research team talked to Ugandans who judged their government "leniently" since they compared the Museveni administration with past military dictatorships."
• "Why, "leniently," bless your heart, mother, don't you s'pose I know a buggy and a carryall when I see 'em? ""
• "However, another outburst by the 2008 world champion will not be treated so leniently."