mercy killing

Definition / meaning of mercy killing

An easy or painless death, or the intentional ending of the life of a person suffering from an incurable or painful disease at his or her request. Also called euthanasia.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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