EUTHANASIA
MEANING: (n.) The act or practice of painlessly killing or permitting the killing of a terminally ill patient
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- Many countries are now legally allowing the practice of euthanasia.
- The doctors feared that the bill would legalize euthanasia.
- Although many people campaign in favour of euthanasia, it is still illegal in most countries.
SYNONYMS: Mercy killing
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