An online etymology dictionary says of “Mercy (n.): (the origin of the word dates to the) late 12th century, 'God's forgiveness of his creatures' offenses,' from ...
According to the Bible, “mercy triumphs over judgment”. The President did not quash the courts’ judgments, he only had mercy on convicts who had served part of their punishment. As Shakespeare wrote: ...
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