Mercy
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Framework senses
- §1
- leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
- §2
- alleviation of distress
- §3
- a disposition to be kind and forgiving
- §4
- the feeling that motivates compassion
- §5
- something for which to be thankful