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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mercy

/mɜːrsi/ noun · British & US
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What does mercy mean?

noun

Mercy is the feeling of forgiveness and compassion towards someone who has done wrong. It is the act of showing kindness or compassion to someone who does not deserve it.

Example

"The judge showed mercy to the defendant and sentenced him to a reduced prison term."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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