1. A form of oversight or monitoring characterized by a permissive, flexible, and non-strict approach; management that allows considerable freedom and does not enforce rules rigidly
The teacher's lenient supervision of the classroom allowed students to work at their own pace.
A supervisão indulgente da professora na sala de aula permitiu que os alunos trabalhassem no seu próprio ritmo.
2. In legal or correctional contexts, a type of conditional release or probation with minimal restrictions
He was granted lenient supervision as part of his parole agreement.
Foi-lhe concedida uma supervisão indulgente como parte do seu acordo de liberdade condicional.