MERCY

Definition of MERCY

  1. (noun)leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
  2. (noun)a disposition to be kind and forgiving
  3. (noun)the feeling that motivates compassion
  4. (noun)something for which to be thankful
  5. (noun)alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed