inutility

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To the present day this opinion has prevailed to a revolting degree, and it is no easy matter for the humane physician to convince a keeper of the cruelty or inutility of this practice.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)

But let me warn you once more against the inutility of the step you would take.

From Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. by Lever, Charles James

Is not this supremely ridiculous? and the absurdity is only heightened by the inutility, for I do not find that the Israelites were ever let off from any punishment by reason of the scapegoat.

From The Bible: what it is by Bradlaugh, Charles

That which is an eternal subject of dispute is an eternal inutility.

From Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works by Foote, G. W. (George William)

He resumed his writing, and Mrs. Clavering, after pausing a few moments, saw the inutility of urging anything further, and walked slowly and sadly back to the house.

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza