Acceptable
Acceptable adjective - Of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards.
Humane and acceptable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Humane" instead an adjective "Acceptable".
Humane
Humane adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.
Acceptable and humane are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acceptable" instead an adjective "Humane".
Both words in one sentence
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And the SPCA/Humane Society/local equivalent would be likely to object, too, since there's a much higher chance of the animal or human handlers being injured, which helps no one, so this trope is a Acceptable Break from Reality when it's done for safety's sake.
Source: Terrifying Pet Store Rat
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