Venial (adjective)

1. Forgivable; excusable; not serious or mortal in nature.
2. In Catholicism, a venial sin is a lesser sin that does not result in eternal damnation.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, or from latin venialis, from venia "pardon, forgiveness".

Examples:

1. It was a venial mistake that can easily be corrected.
2. He committed a venial sin and went to confession.
3. The mistake was venial and didn't affect the final outcome.
4. He believed that his actions were venial and would not affect his salvation.
5. The offense was considered venial, and so he received a light sentence.