bes·ti·al·i·ty
| \ ˌbes-chē-ˈa-lə-tē
, ˌbesh-, ˌbēs-, ˌbēsh-
\
, ˌbesh-, ˌbēs-, ˌbēsh-
\
plural bestialities
Definition of bestiality
1
: sexual relations between a human being and a lower animal
2
: the condition or status of a lower (see lower entry 3 sense 3) animal
… the difference between bestiality and humanity …— John Dewey
3
: display or gratification of bestial traits or impulses
the bestiality and degradation that war brings— Drew Middleton
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bestiality
noun
bes·ti·al·i·ty
| \ ˌbes-chē-ˈal-ət-ē
, ˌbēs-
\
, ˌbēs-
\
plural bestialities
Medical Definition of bestiality
: sexual relations between a human being and a lower animal
bestiality
noun
bes·ti·al·i·ty
| \ ˌbes-chē-ˈa-lə-tē, ˌbēs-
\
\
Legal Definition of bestiality
: the crime of engaging in sexual relations with an animal — see also crime against nature
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