Tending to show mercy (7)

I believe the answer is:

lenient

(Other definitions for lenient that I've seen before include "Tolerant, rather than strict" , "Mild and tolerant" , "Light" , "Indulgent, lax" , "Forgiving, soft" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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