'Lenity' definitions:

Definition of 'lenity'

From: WordNet
noun
Mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant [syn: lenience, leniency, mildness, lenity]

Definition of 'Lenity'

From: GCIDE
  • Lenity \Len"i*ty\ (-t[y^]), n. [L. lenitas, fr. lenis soft, mild: cf. OF. lenit['e]. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • His exceeding lenity disposes us to be somewhat too severe. --Macaulay.
  • Syn: Gentleness; kindness; tenderness; softness; humanity; clemency; mercy. [1913 Webster]