mercy

Compassionate treatment, especially of those under one’s power; clemency.

A disposition to be kind and forgiving.

Something for which to be thankful; a blessing.

Alleviation of distress; relief.

(at the mercy of) Without any protection against; helpless before.

In criminal law, partial remission of a punishment to which a convict is subject, as distinguished from pardon, or total remission.

To thank.

To fine; amerce.

Pitying forbearance or forgiveness; compassionate leniency toward enemies or wrongdoers; the disposition to treat offenders kindly or tenderly; the exercise of clemency in favor of an offender.

An act or exercise of forbearance, good will, or favor; also, a kindness undeserved or unexpected; a fortunate or providential circumstance; a blessing: as, it is a mercy that they escaped.