transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkrü(-ə)l-tē ]
noun
( plural -ties )
Etymology: Middle English cruelte, from Anglo-French cruelté, from Latin crudelitat-, crudelitas, from crudelis
Date: 13th century
1. : the quality or state of being cruel
2.
a. : a cruel action
b. : inhuman treatment
3. : marital conduct held (as in a divorce action) to endanger life or health or to cause mental suffering or fear