humane

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The mass-man is one who has neither the force of intellect to apprehend the principles issuing in what we know as the humane life, nor the force of character to adhere to those principles steadily and strictly as laws of conduct; and because such people make up the great and overwhelming majority of mankind, they are called collectively the masses.

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  1. adjective Characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion: a humane judge.
  2. adjective Marked by an emphasis on humanistic values and concerns: a humane education.
  3. Syntax Note
    Synonyms: humane, compassionate, humanitarian, merciful
    These adjectives mean marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering: a humane physician; compassionate toward impoverished people; released the prisoner for humanitarian reasons; is merciful to the repentant.

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  • The mass-man is one who has neither the force of intellect to apprehend the principles issuing in what we know as the humane life, nor the force of character to adhere to those principles steadily and strictly as laws of conduct; and because such people make up the great and overwhelming majority of mankind, they are called collectively the masses. —  sassafrassin.com
  • We support those who explore and apply Agile principles and practices to make the software industry productive, humane, and sustainable. —  Agile Alliance: All
  • We support those who explore and apply Agile principles and practices to make the software industry productive, humane, and sustainable. by Shore, Jim; Editor Fowler, Martin (2004-09-30) —  Agile Alliance: All
  • "If you know of a nuisance animal, whether a cat or whatever, you should be able to call the humane officers and they should be able to respond," Councilman Gerald Roznovsky said. —  The Facts: News
  • In a broader perspective, Kalilang projects a positive and dynamic meaning for it engulfs the artistic, humane, and altruistic aspects of social interaction that takes place in any occasion or celebration. —  Sun.Star Network Online - Your Source of Philippine Community News
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  1. Middle English humain, human; see human.

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  1. Formerly not separated from human, which was also spelled humane, humaine (with the accent on the first syllable); recently differentiated, with form and accent of the L. humānus, human, also humane: see human, and cf. -an, -ane.
 

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