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Definitions

passive euthanasia

NOUN
mercy killing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assisted dying
WEAK
assisted suicide euthanasia negative euthanasia playing God pulling the plug

Example Sentences

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Dychtwald also expects that active and passive euthanasia might become openly discussed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Living wills aren't just about choosing passive euthanasia.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025

Some other countries accept only passive euthanasia, where, at the patient's request, some medical treatments are stopped, causing the person's death.

From Reuters • Apr. 3, 2023

What is the difference between active and passive euthanasia?

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

The court said that family members and relatives of terminally ill patients seeking passive euthanasia could go to court to have it sanctioned.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2018