/ˈkruːəlti tuː ˈænɪməlz/ – Phrase
Definition: đối xử độc ác đối với động vật (cấu thành tội phạm).
A more thorough explanation: Cruelty to animals refers to any act or omission that causes unnecessary or unjustifiable pain, suffering, or harm to animals. This can include physical abuse, neglect, abandonment, or any other form of mistreatment that results in harm to an animal’s physical or psychological well-being.
Example: The defendant was charged with cruelty to animals after witnesses reported seeing him intentionally harming a stray cat.