saevitiaglossary / SAEVITIA saevitia (si-vish-ee-[schwa]). [Latin fr. saevus “cruel”] Hist. Cruelty in a marriage, as a result of which cohabitation is dangerous enough to justify a decree of separation. 词条贡献者 双语律师李明,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与政府监管相关的法律文件。