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mercy (psychological concepts, social science concepts, Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Clemency and compassion shown to a person who is in a position of powerlessness or subjection, or where severity is merited or expected, usually in giving legal judgment or passing sentence. |
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mercy (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,N)
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genade (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: B.BM |
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................ mercy (G) |
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Dutch ..... Clementie en medelijden betoond aan iemand die machteloos of onderworpen is, of op een moment wanneer strengheid verdiend is of verwacht wordt, meestal in geval van een wettelijk oordeel of een vonnis. |
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