living will
English
editNoun
editliving will (plural living wills)
- (law) A document, made by a person when still legally fit to do so, which provides clear instructions or principles to be employed by a surrogate decision-maker, such as expressing a desire to be allowed to die instead of being kept alive by artificial means, in the event of being severely disabled or suffering from a terminal illness.
- Synonym: advance directive
Translations
editdocument giving durable power of attorney to a surrogate decision-maker for healthcare purposes
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