Len″i‐ty (–ty̆), n. [L. lenitas, fr. lenis soft, mild: cf. OF. lenité. See Lenient.] The state or quality of being lenient; mildness of temper or disposition; gentleness of treatment; softness; tenderness; clemency; — opposed to severity and rigor.
His exceeding lenity disposes us to be somewhat too severe. Macaulay.
Syn. — Gentleness; kindness; tenderness; softness; humanity; clemency; mercy.