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mercy
has definitions from the field of law
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[ noun ] (law) leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Synonyms Examples "he threw himself on the mercy of the court" Used in print (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)We are desperately in the need of such invention , for man is still very_much at the mercy of man . (John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)Concerning the sentence , Foss wrote , `` If it be possible that mercy shall override vengeance and that John_Brown 's sentence shall be commuted to imprisonment , it would be well - well for the country and for Virginia '' . (Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)For His mercy and His guidance to spare you from evil and eternal punishment in the Lake_of_Fire '' . Related terms |
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[ noun ] a disposition to be kind and forgiving
Synonyms Examples "in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband" Used in print (Philip Reaves, "Who Rules the Marriage Bed?"...)Generally , however , in such marriages as those cited , the husband is at his wife 's mercy . Related terms |
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[ noun ] the feeling that motivates compassion
Synonyms Used in print (Edward E. Kelly, S.J., "Christian Unity in England"...)`` O Blessed Virgin_Mary , Mother of God and our most gentle queen and mother , look down in mercy upon England , thy '' dowry `` , and upon us all who greatly hope and trust in thee . Related terms |
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[ noun ] something for which to be thankful
Examples "it was a mercy we got out alive" Related terms |
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[ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 1707
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[ noun ] alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
Examples "distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy" Related terms |
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