Answer:

lenient

Answer	Crossword Clue
LENIENT	Sparing the rod
LENIENT	Unlike a martinet
LENIENT	Not strict

LENIENT	Inclined to look other way
LENIENT	Permissive
LENIENT	More likely to bend
LENIENT	Soft, in a way
LENIENT	Not at all strict
LENIENT	Soft
LENIENT	The opposite of harsh
LENIENT	Not too tough

LENIENT	Easygoing
LENIENT	Easy
LENIENT	Lax
LENIENT	Far from strict
LENIENT	Indulgent.
LENIENT	Clement.
LENIENT	Merciful.
LENIENT	Assuasive.

LENIENT	Forbearing.
LENIENT	Tempered with mercy.
LENIENT	Inclined to mercy.
LENIENT	Compassionate.
LENIENT	Easy-going.
LENIENT	Ready to forgive.
LENIENT	Mild.
LENIENT	Far from stern.

LENIENT	Permissive.
LENIENT	Tolerant
LENIENT	Clement
LENIENT	Merciful
LENIENT	Indulgent
LENIENT	Mild
LENIENT	Willing to let things slide
LENIENT	Hardly a martinet

LENIENT	Likely to bend
LENIENT	Inclined to look the other way
LENIENT	Showing clemency
LENIENT	Not tough