1. A judicial decision or assessment that is characterized by compassion, leniency, and forgiveness rather than strict punishment
The judge's merciful judgment took into account the defendant's difficult circumstances.
O julgamento misericordioso do juiz levou em consideração as circunstâncias difíceis do réu.
2. A fair and compassionate evaluation or opinion formed about someone or something
We hope for a merciful judgment from those who review our work.
Esperamos um julgamento misericordioso daqueles que avaliam nosso trabalho.