venially

English

Etymology

venial +‎ -ly

Adverb

venially (comparative more venially, superlative most venially)

  1. In a venial manner.
    • 1884, Thomas Fowler, Progressive Morality‎:
      With regard to all the failings and offences which fall under this head, it may be remarked that, from their false show of generosity, society is apt to treat them too venially, except where they entail degradation or disgrace.
    • 1920, Rev. E. J. Quigley, The Divine Office‎:
      And a person may sin venially by the inversion of the Hours, The obligation binds sub veniali only.
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