Lenient, merciful (7)

I believe the answer is:

clement

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'lenient' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'merciful' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

(Other definitions for clement that I've seen before include "gentle approach" , "Temperate" , "(Of weather) mild, lenient" , "opponent for Winston" , "Kindly (applied to weather)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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