Mercy

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun A blessing regarded as a manifestation of compassion or favor.

II. Mercy ·noun Compassionate treatment of the unfortunate and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence.

III. Mercy ·noun Disposition to exercise compassion or favor; pity; compassion; willingness to spare or to help.

IV. Mercy ·noun Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency.

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