1. (n.) Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency.

2. (n.) Compassionate treatment of the unfortunate and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence.

3. (n.) Disposition to exercise compassion or favor; pity; compassion; willingness to spare or to help.

4. (n.) A blessing regarded as a manifestation of compassion or favor.

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