mercy killing


Definition: Meaning of, mercy killing in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈməːsi ˈkɪlɪŋ /

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mercy killing mercy killings
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  1. the act of killing someone who is very ill or old so that they do not have to suffer any more [=  euthanasia]
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