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Meanings of animal cruelty in English

Russian
живодёрство
Portuguese
crueldade para com os animais
Spanish
crueldad animal
Catalan
maltractament animal
Wikidata

Human infliction of suffering or harm upon non-human animals, for purposes other than self-defense or survival.

живодёрство
Usage of animal cruelty in English
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But when it comes to halal meat they talk of animal cruelty.
The Guardian
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This is the first Chinese legislation to propose criminal punishment for animal cruelty.
The animal manifesto: six reasons for expanding our compassion f...
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Maureen McAdam was before Tallaght District Court on a charge of animal cruelty.
The Irish Times
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It might sound like animal cruelty, but it's all very cute and innocent.
The Irish Times
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But animal cruelty had gained recognition, and this took it up a notch.
Indivisible
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Parliament looks likely to fast-track legislation to increase the maximum penalty for animal cruelty.
Radio NZ
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You know the penalties in this state for animal cruelty?
Bones in Her Pocket
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That's not to forget there remain concerns about animal cruelty.
The Guardian
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This is avoidable harm -in other words, irresponsible behaviour or even animal cruelty.
The Guardian
10
Queensland Racing Minister Sterling Hinchcliffe announced biosecurity officers are investigating allegations of animal cruelty.
News.com.au
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There is speculation that Tuesday's race is losing popularity amid well-publicised animal cruelty revelations.
News.com.au
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Chances are these parks are committing acts of animal cruelty.
News.com.au
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National MP Barbara Kuriger's husband and son have been charged with animal cruelty offences.
Radio NZ
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While China has laws protecting endangered species, it has yet to pass animal cruelty legislation.
The Guardian
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Had the UN ever stopped torture or war, animal cruelty, or the trafficking of children?
The Guardian
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The RSPCA received 20% more complaints about animal cruelty in Wales last year.
BBC