Usage Note
Miséricorde is a formal or religious word for divine or human mercy; the everyday word for 'mercy' in colloquial contexts is pitié. It appears in the Catholic liturgy and in older literary texts. The adjective miséricordieux/miséricordieuse means 'merciful'.
Examples
"Il implore la miséricorde du juge."
Natural Translation
He implores the judge's mercy.

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