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Merciful, tolerant (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lenient

This clue is a double definition.

'merciful' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

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

(Other definitions for lenient that I've seen before include "Light" , "Forgiving, gentle" , "Showing tolerance" , "Not severe, merciful" , "Inclined to let people off lightly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Mirror.
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