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| mer·cy [ múrssee ] (plural mer·cies) |
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1. compassion: kindness or forgiveness shown especially to somebody a person has power over
  The judge showed mercy and imposed the shortest sentence he could.
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2. compassionate disposition: a disposition to be compassionate or forgiving of others
a killer completely without mercy
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3. something to be thankful for: a welcome event or situation that provides relief or prevents something unpleasant from happening
It was a mercy that no one was hurt in the accident.
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4. easing of distress: the easing of distress or pain
The supply convoy was on a mission of mercy.
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| [12th century. Via French merci "thank you" < Latin merces "reward, wages"] |
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at the mercy of somebody or something completely unprotected against whatever somebody or something does
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