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 English Language Learners Definition of bestiality
: sex between a person and an animal
formal : a cruel and violent quality : a bestial quality
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bestiality
nounbes·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
nounbes·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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The first known use of bestiality was in the 14th century
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