mercy killing
noun
Words nearby mercy killing
mercury switch, mercury-vapor lamp, mercury-vapour lamp, mercy, mercy flight, mercy killing, mercy seat, mercy stroke, merde, merdivorous, mere
Origin of mercy killing
First recorded in 1930–35
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Medical definitions for mercy killing
mercy killing
[ mûr′sē ]
n.
Euthanasia.
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