Mercy (8)
'mercy' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for clemency that I've seen before include "Mercifulness" , "The quality of mercy" , "Quality of being merciful" , "Readiness to forgive" , "Mercy, lenience" .)
'mercy' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for quarter that I've seen before include "Fourth; part of town" , "Neighbourhood" , "Part of a town; 25 cents" , "Fractional mercy towards opponent?" , "Residence - mercy" .)
(Another definition for lordy that I've seen is " Expression of surprise".)