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mercy
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thumb|The Seven Works of Mercy, by [[Frans II Francken, 1605.]]
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thumb|The Seven Works of Mercy, by [[Frans II Francken, 1605.]]
Mercy (, ; from Middle English, from Anglo-French , from Medieval Latin , "price paid, wages", from Latin , "merchandise") is benevolence, forgiveness, and kindness in a variety of ethical, religious, social, and legal contexts.