To handle a case or person leniently; to give a light sentence or punishment; to deal with someone with clemency.
考虑到他初犯且认错态度良好，老板决定从轻发落，只给予了口头警告。
Considering it was his first offense and he showed good remorse, the boss decided to deal with him leniently, giving only a verbal warning.
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