Cruelty

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001426",
  "term": "Cruelty",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The intentional infliction of physical or mental suffering upon another living being, often without justification. In legal contexts, it can refer to actions that constitute grounds for divorce, child abuse, or animal abuse. Statutes define specific acts that qualify as cruelty, such as severe neglect or deliberate harm, leading to civil or criminal penalties.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/cruelty/"
}