euthanization

English

Etymology

euthanize +‎ -ation

Noun

euthanization (plural euthanizations)

1. The act or process of euthanizing
   • 2007 June 20, The Associated Press, “Central Islip: Two Violent Rottweilers Will Be Euthanized”, New York Times:

     A judge has ordered the euthanization of two dogs that nearly ripped off a man’s ear in a June 10 attack in Dix Hills.

Hypernyms

• killing; execution

Alternative forms

• euthanisation (mostly UK)