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How to say: mercy

Spelling: Mercy Syllables  mercy
US accent
/mˈɜːsi/
UK accent
/mˈɜːsi/
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Definition

Definition — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

e.g. “he threw himself on the mercy of the court”

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