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cruelty
n. (pl. -ies)
1 a cruel act or attitude; indifference to another's suffering.
2 a succession of cruel acts; a continued cruel attitude (suffered much cruelty).
3 Law physical or mental harm inflicted (whether or not intentional), esp. as a ground for divorce.
Etymology: OF crualteacute ult. f. L crudelitas

Useful english dictionary. 2012.