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What does humane mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word humane? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
  2. Pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities, especially classical literature or rhetoric.
  3. Obsolete spelling of human
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Despite his odd profession, and his generally humane views, he is as tough and as passionate as Caesar, and a redoubtable adversary to him.
There is no excuse for wearing real fur with so many humane alternatives now available.
In retrospect, it now appears unadvisable for owners to travel with their dogs to Thailand until clearing procedures become more humane.
I think as a general rule as a society we wish to treat animals well, we wish to be humane.
Not just right-wing reactionaries, either, but people of enlightened education and humane outlook.
If it was someone trying to discourage cats going into their garden, a water pistol would be more effective and more humane.

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