The active acceleration of a "good" death by use of drugs etc, whether by oneself or with the aid of a doctor. The word "euthanasia" comes from the Greek -- "eu", goodly or well + "thanatos", death = the good death -- and for 18th-century writers in England that was what euthanasia meant, a "good" d [..]

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 mercy killing.

Inducing death on an animal or putting them to sleep

1640s, "a gentle and easy death," from Greek euthanasia "an easy or happy death," from eu- "good" (see eu-) + thanatos "death" (see thanatology) + abstract noun [..]

Euthanasia, suicide and assisted suicide are strictly forbidden by Jewish law, because life is so precious. See Life, Death and Mourning for more information.

Euthanasia is the action of directly causing the quick and painless death of a person with a terminal disease. It is illegal in most countries and is a controversial subject. In most cases it is perfo [..]

Bringing about the death of a person who is terminally ill and, usually, suffering. Sometimes called mercy killing.

the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness) Euthanasia (from the Greek εὐθανασία meaning "good [..]

The original meaning of this term was an easy and painless death for the terminally ill. However, the Nazi euthanasia program took on quite a different meaning: the taking of eugenic measures to impro [..]

the act of inducing death in a humane manner

The act of killing a person who is terminally ill (active euthanasia) or allowing such a person to die by withholding treatment (passive euthanasia). Usually the act is claimed to be an act of mercy.

The act of ending a life to prevent further suffering. See active euthenasia- assisted death- end of life- informed consent- mercy killing- passive euthenasia.

Painlessly ending the life of a patient with an incurable disease who requests to die

the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured persons in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy called also mercy killing ...

easy death.

Euthanasia is the act of mercifully and painlessly ending a person or animal's life. It may involve withdrawal of life support systems or extraordinary medical care, rather than an affirmative ac [..]

(n) the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)

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Physician assisted death, otherwise known as euthanasia, is defined as the deliberate bringing about of the death of a person suffering from an incurable disease or condition, by administering a letha [..]

The act or practice of killing or allowing Death from natural causes, for reasons of mercy, i.e., in order to release a Person from incurable Disease, intolerable Suffering, or undignified Death. (fro [..]

The act or practice of killing for reasons of mercy, i.e., in order to release a Person or Animal from incurable Disease, intolerable Suffering, or undignified Death. (from Beauchamp and Walters, Cont [..]

Active Euthanasia of a Patient at the Patient's request and/or with the Patient's consent.

The killing of Animals for reasons of mercy, to control Disease transmission or maintain the Health of Animal Populations, or for experimental purposes (Animal Experimentation).

Failing to prevent Death from natural causes, for reasons of mercy by the withdrawal or withholding of Life-prolonging treatment.

The act or practice of killing or allowing death from natural causes, for reasons of mercy, i.e., in order to release a person from incurable disease, intolerable suffering, or undignified death. (fro [..]

The act or practice of killing for reasons of mercy, i.e., in order to release a person or animal from incurable disease, intolerable suffering, or undignified death. (from Beauchamp and Walters, Cont [..]

Active euthanasia of a patient at the patient's request and/or with the patient's consent.

The killing of animals for reasons of mercy, to control disease transmission or maintain the health of animal populations, or for experimental purposes (ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION).

Failing to prevent death from natural causes, for reasons of mercy by the withdrawal or withholding of life-prolonging treatment.

Humanely ending the life of an animal. Euthanasia, often referred to as "putting an animal to sleep", It is sometimes the only possible relief from pain and suffering in a severely injured o [..]

The deliberate, painless killing of an incurably ill or injured animal; also called putting to sleep or putting down.

Ending the life of a pet.

The procedure performed by a qualified veterinarian to terminate the life of a pet through the administration of appropriate prescription drugs. Euthanasias may be performed at a veterinary clinic, at [..]

the peaceful ending of a pet’s life through the administration of an overdose of anesthesia. Euthanasia is performed when a pet can no longer be kept comfortable.

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 mercy killing.

The killing, or the allowance of the death of, a being out of mercy and for the sake of the animal, when that being is "hopelessly sick or injured." Impr [..]

The act of assisting a chronically ill person to die.

Help with a good death. (Legally vague but useful as a broad, descriptive term.)

The act of killing someone painlessly.

 – A deliberate act undertaken by one person with the intention of ending the life of another person to relieve that person’s suffering where that act is the cause of death. Guardian

The practice of intentionally and painlessly killing a human being or animal for humane reasons, especially in order to end great suffering or poor quality of life. (Euthanasia is the most difficu [..]

The act or practice of deliberately ending the life of a person with a terminal illness or incurable condition. It is illegal in Australia.