·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.