Definition of mercy

• n. - Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency.
• n. - Compassionate treatment of the unfortunate and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence.
• n. - Disposition to exercise compassion or favor; pity; compassion; willingness to spare or to help.
• n. - A blessing regarded as a manifestation of compassion or favor.