The relaxation of a law in a particular case; permission to do something forbidden, or to omit doing something enjoined; exemption.
In the Roman Catholic Church, an exemption from some ecclesiastical law, or from an obligation to God which a person has incurred of his own free will (oaths, vows, etc.).
That which is dispensed, dealt out, or given; that which is bestowed on someone
The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution
A system of principles, promises, and rules ordained and administered; scheme; economy
The distribution of good and evil by God to man.
Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
A blessing; something to be thankful for.
Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
A children's game in which two players stand opposite with hands grasped and twist each other's arms until one gives in.
Expressing surprise or alarm.
To feel mercy
To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy