mercifulness
noun
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leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justiceβThe judges in the state were known for their mercifulness.βclemency
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a disposition to be kind and forgivingβThe boisterous children were thankful for the mercifulness of their parents.βmercy
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the feeling that motivates compassionβMy mercifulness led me to start a charity.βmercy