noun (plural -ties) Etymology: Middle English cruelte, from Anglo-French cruelté, from Latin crudelitat-, crudelitas, from crudelis Date: 13th century the quality or state of being cruel, 2. a cruel action, inhuman treatment, marital conduct held (as in a divorce action) to endanger life or health or to cause mental suffering or fear
CRUELTY
Meaning of CRUELTY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012