mercy killing

See also: mercy-killing

English

Alternative forms

• mercy-killing

Noun

mercy killing (plural mercy killings)

1. Active euthanasia.
2. (sports) In sports, a premature ending of a one-sided game or contest due to a mercy rule.

Related terms

• mercy killer
• angel of mercy

Translations

euthanasia — see euthanasia

See also

• coup de grâce
• put someone out of their misery