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"lenient" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often permissive (10 letters).
Definitions
characterized by tolerance and mercy
Word origin
From Middle French lénient, from Latin lēniēns (whence -i- + -ent), present participle of lēnīre (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).
Used in a sentence
“The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Not strict”7 letters
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