lenitude

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English

Etymology

Latin lenitudo.

Noun

lenitude (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) The quality or habit of being lenient; lenity.
    • 1650, R. Winterton, The Considerations of Drexelius Upon Eternity:
      Saint Augustine, correcting in himself ſuch lingring and dangerous delay, ſuch lenitude and backwardneſſe of mind and will to repent []

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