euthanasia

🇺🇸 /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/ 🇬🇧 /ˌjuːθəˈneɪziə/
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The act of ending someone's life in a gentle and painless way, usually because they have a very serious illness that cannot be cured.

The debate over euthanasia is a sensitive and complex issue, with strong opinions on both sides.

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n. The act of ending someone's life in a gentle and painless way, usually because they have a very serious illness that cannot be cured.

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Plural euthanasias