1. the quality of being humane; compassion and kindness toward people and animals

Examples

• The organization is dedicated to promoting humaneness in the treatment of farm animals.
• Her humaneness toward the homeless community earned her widespread respect.
• The judge showed humaneness by considering the defendant's difficult background.
• Humaneness requires us to treat all living creatures with dignity and care.
• The hospital's policies reflect a commitment to humaneness in patient care.
• He demonstrated humaneness by helping the injured stranger without hesitation.