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n. The state of being merciful; mercy.

n. The quality of being merciful; tenderness toward the faults or needs of others; readiness to forgive offense or relieve suffering.

n. the feeling that motivates compassion

n. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

n. a disposition to be kind and forgiving

"The designation Good Samaritan has become so associated with the idea of mercifulness, that I doubt not there are many persons who have the impression that Samaritans in the ancient Hebrew days were people specially noted for their benevolent disposition."

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