Merciful or tolerant (7)

I believe the answer is:

lenient

I believe this is a double definition.

'merciful' is the first definition.
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'tolerant' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for lenient that I've seen before include "Merciful or easygoing" , "Soft on the rules" , "Light" , "Tolerant, merciful" , "Easy, soft" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Simplex) and The Mirror.

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