Mutilation (noun)

1. The act of cutting off or injuring a body part.
2. The act of disfiguring or injuring a person or animal.

Origin:

From the latin word "mutilare" meaning "to cut off" or "to mutilate".

Examples:

1. The mutilation of the body was clearly a sign of a violent crime.
2. The practice of female genital mutilation is a human rights violation.
3. The mutilation of the statue was a deliberate act of vandalism.
4. The soldiers were accused of committing war crimes, including mutilation of prisoners.
5. The mutilation of the animal was a cruel and inhumane act.