noun a blessing regarded as a manifestation of compassion or favor.
2. mercy ·noun compassionate treatment of the unfortunate and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence.
3. mercy ·noun disposition to exercise compassion or favor; pity; compassion; willingness to spare or to help.
4. mercy ·noun forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency.