Cruelty
121theater of cruelty — a form of surrealist theater originated by Antonin Artaud and emphasizing the cruelty of human existence by portraying sadistic acts and intense suffering. [1950 55; trans. of F théâtre de la cruauté] * * * …
122Theatre of Cruelty — Theory advanced by Antonin Artaud, who believed the theatre s function was to rid audiences of the repressive effects of civilization and liberate their instinctual energy. He proposed to do so by shocking them with mythic spectacles that would… …
123Animals, Cruelty to — • Includes sections on pagan, Old and New Testament, scholastic, and Catholic perspectives Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …
124Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — (also known as OSPCA) is the organizations whose operations include protecting and providing shelter to animals in danger in the province of Ontario. OSPCA is a member of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies. OSPCA was founded in 1873 to… …
125prevention of cruelty to animals — See society for the prevention of cruelty to animals …
126Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals — An organization, recognized as charitable in purpose, which teaches kindness and consideration for dumb animals, advocates legislation penalizing cruelty to animals, and urges by appropriate acts the enforcement of such legislation. Anno: 12… …
127mental cruelty — noun 1. : a course of conduct by an offending spouse without physical cruelty evidencing personal indignities that wound the feelings of and show a lack of respect and affection for the complaining spouse and constituting a basis for separation 2 …
128persistent cruelty — noun (law; in matrimonial proceedings) Behaviour likely to cause danger to the life or health of a spouse • • • Main Entry: ↑persist …
