in-humanity

noun, plural in·hu·man·i·ties for 2.

the state or quality of being inhuman or inhumane; cruelty.

an inhuman or inhumane act.

Origin:
1470–80; earlier inhumanite < Latin inhūmānitās. See inhuman, -ity

Synonyms
1. savagery, brutality, brutishness.

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inhumanity (ˌɪnhjuːˈmænɪtɪ)

—n , pl -ties
1.	lack of humane qualities
2.	an inhumane act, decision, etc

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