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Mercy (8)

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clemency

'mercy' is the definition.
(I know that clemency is a type of mercy)

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" .)

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