mercy killing en · NOUN
Meanings
- Active euthanasia.
- In sports, a premature ending of a one-sided game or contest due to a mercy rule.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mercy-killing | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mercy killings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
coup de grâce · put someone out of their misery · mercy killer · angel of mercy