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1. mercy
noun. ['ˈmɝːsi'] leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice.
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- mercy (English)
- merci (Middle English (1100-1500))
- merci (Anglo-Norman)
2. mercy
noun. ['ˈmɝːsi'] a disposition to be kind and forgiving.
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Etymology
- mercy (English)
- merci (Middle English (1100-1500))
- merci (Anglo-Norman)
3. mercy
noun. ['ˈmɝːsi'] the feeling that motivates compassion.
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- mercy (English)
- merci (Middle English (1100-1500))
- merci (Anglo-Norman)
4. mercy
noun. ['ˈmɝːsi'] alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed.
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- mercy (English)
- merci (Middle English (1100-1500))
- merci (Anglo-Norman)