Sentence examples for lenient that from inspiring English sources

His five-match punishment is the most lenient that could have been imposed under the FA's new anti-discrimination rules.

Other companies' policies are so lenient that no formal policy exists.

Its tax system has until last month been so lenient that most of the new copper profits have gone to the foreign companies that now own the mines.

As a result, Mr. Lembong said, many of the agency's restructuring deals are so lenient that they amount to big discounts.

B4 EDUCATION Exam Too Simple, Teachers Say Teachers in New York are complaining that the new, rigorous Regents exams are so easy, and the scoring system so lenient, that even their worst students pass easily.

Mr. Paulson invested the taxpayers' money on terms so lenient that banks have felt free to hoard it, or to buy other banks — while refusing to bolster lending to consumers and small businesses.

Others said that agencies instead would favor lenient penalties that do not require judicial review.

That friend testified for the prosecution in exchange for a more lenient sentence that includes sensitivity training.

But several countries, including China and India, are expected to push for a more lenient system that is reliant on self-reporting.

The defense team asked Colonel Lind to hand down a lenient sentence that would allow Private Manning to redeem himself as a productive member of society.

Now, cases will only be pursued if the past infractions violated a much more lenient standard that takes effect next month.