Not severe or strict (7)

I believe the answer is:

lenient

(Other definitions for lenient that I've seen before include "'Indulgent, easy (7)'" , "Light" , "Inclined to let people off lightly" , "Forgiving, gentle" , "Soft on the rules" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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