I've been seeing this word alot. Wonder why?

mercy (countable and uncountable; plural mercies)

1. (uncountable) relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another

   She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.

2. (uncountable) forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate

   Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.

3. (uncountable) a tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion

   Mercy is one of his many virtues.

4. (countable) Instances of forebearance or forgiveness.

   Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord
   
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