mercy

A disposition to be kind and forgiving.

Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice.

“he threw himself on the mercy of the court”

The feeling that motivates compassion.

Alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed.

“distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy”

Something for which to be thankful.

“it was a mercy we got out alive”