1. A judgment or decision that is merciful, compassionate, or not strict in its application of rules or penalties
The judge handed down a lenient judgment, considering the defendant's difficult circumstances.
O juiz proferiu um julgamento benevolente, considerando as circunstâncias difíceis do réu.
2. An assessment or evaluation that is mild or forgiving rather than harsh or critical
His lenient judgment of her mistakes showed his compassionate nature.
Seu julgamento benevolente dos erros dela revelou sua natureza compassiva.