Cruel Treatment
/ˈkruːəl ˈtriːtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The infliction of harsh or inhumane treatment on a person, especially in contexts like imprisonment, interrogation, or detention, violating legal or human rights standards.
The defendant was charged with cruel treatment of prisoners in the correctional facility.
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- cruel treatment
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Commentary
Often arises in human rights law and constitutional claims, especially under prohibitions against torture and cruel and unusual punishment; definitions may vary across jurisdictions but center on severity and unlawfulness.
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