EuroLex/F/Sadism


 * Original language: French
 * Original form and meaning: sadisme - 1. 'The deriving of sexual gratification or the tendency to derive sexual gratification from inflicting pain or emotional abuse on others.'

(Note: If the status is not specifically indicated then the word is stylistically neutral and generally used; if earlier meaning and status equals current use the former may be expressed by writing "dito". Cf. also the project guidelines.)

Annotations
After Count Donatien A.F. de Sade (1740-1815). Not a marquis, though usually now called one, he was notorious for the cruel sexual practices he described in his novels. (source: http://www.etymonline.com)

Information on Other Languages
Russian: садизм

Greek: σαδισμός

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