Both Uses of
lenient
in
Ender's Game
- Half an hour for breakfast, and no shower after a battle--it was still stingy, but it would look lenient compared to fifteen minutes.
Chpt 11lenient = not strict
- Let the boys learn that leniency comes from their toon leaders, and harshness from their commander.
Chpt 11 *leniency = lack of strictness
Definition:
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(lenient) less strict or more tolerant than might be expected