The idea is that the punishment must fit the crime. If the punishment is too gentle (a scolding for beating someone up) then people will commit the crime without being concerned about the punishment. If the punishment is too harsh (death for walking on the grass) then magistrates will be reluctant to convict and impose the sentance.
cautious; gentle
MILDRED means ''gentle strength''.
In Welsh it means gentle
doux, gentil, délicat
Gentle, Easy going
No, gentle is not an adverb. It is an adjective that describes how someone or something behaves or speaks. Example: "He spoke in a gentle manner."
the game name is Judo it is a Japanese gam meaning gentle way.
gentle, kindly, benign, well-intentioned
Breeze
Gareth is of Welsh-origin and means: gentle.
Deciplined, gentle & humble lady
A feminine name of Sanskrit meaning "gentle breeze" and Persian meaning "entertaining companion".