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Mercy of

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Compassionate treatment or forgiveness shown towards someone who is under one's power or control.

Usage:

1. He pleaded for the mercy of the court.
2. The prisoner begged for mercy of his captors.
3. She showed mercy of her opponent by sparing his life.

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Mercy of

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense: Indicates the reliance or dependence on someone's mercy or compassion.

Usage:

1. The outcome of the case was in the mercy of the jury.
2. Our survival is at the mercy of the unpredictable weather.

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