Excessively lenient (4)

I believe the answer is:

soft

(Other definitions for soft that I've seen before include "Easy to mould or cut" , "Velvety" , "Mild" , "Gentle - malleable" , "(Of drink) not alcoholic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Times.

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