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The English word "mercy" comes from the Old French term merci, which in turn is derived from the Late Latin noun merces, meaning "reward, payment." The Latin word merces ultimately traces its roots back to the Proto-Indo-European root *merg-, meaning "to deserve."
The use of "mercy" in the sense of "compassion or forgiveness" developed over time. In the Middle Ages, "mercy" was often used in a legal context, referring to the act of sparing someone who had committed a crime or offense. Over time, the meaning of "mercy" expanded to include the broader concepts of compassion and forgiveness, and it is now used in a variety of contexts, including both religious and secular settings.
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