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  1. Euthanasia - Wikipedia

    Euthanasia (from Greek: εὐθανασία, lit. 'good death': εὖ, eu, 'well, good' + θάνατος, thanatos, 'death') is the practice of intentionally ending life to eliminate pain and suffering. [1][2] Different countries have …

  2. Euthanasia | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 18, 2025 · Euthanasia, act or practice of painlessly putting to death persons suffering from painful and incurable disease or incapacitating physical disorder or allowing them to die by withholding …

  3. What Is Euthanasia? Types, Legal Status, Facts, and Controversy

    Oct 7, 2024 · Learn about the types of euthanasia, including where they're legal and why they’re controversial, and discover tips on making difficult end-of-life decisions.

  4. Euthanasia: Medical Ethics and End-of-Life Decisions

    May 16, 2025 · Euthanasia is not a singular act but a spectrum of practices that vary by method, intent, and legality. At its core, euthanasia involves intentionally ending a person’s life to relieve suffering.

  5. Euthanasia: Understanding the Qualifying Factors and Legality

    Oct 21, 2025 · Euthanasia refers to compassionately letting, promoting, or causing the death of a dying person. It is most often used for a person who has a life-ending illness and is in extreme pain. The …

  6. Why Is Euthanasia Illegal in the United States? - LegalClarity

    Jul 5, 2025 · Euthanasia, the act of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering, is a complex legal and ethical issue. In the United States, it is illegal in nearly all jurisdictions based on a …

  7. euthanasia | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute

    Euthanasia is the intentional act of ending another person’s life, usually by a physician administering a lethal drug, for the purpose of relieving suffering from a serious or incurable condition.

  8. Euthanasia | AMA-Code

    Euthanasia is the administration of a lethal agent by another person to a patient for the purpose of relieving the patient’s intolerable and incurable suffering.

  9. EUTHANASIA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of EUTHANASIA is the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons …

  10. Euthanasia - Health Encyclopedia

    Euthanasia is a highly controversial topic that has been debated for decades. It involves the intentional ending of a person’s life to relieve suffering and pain, usually in cases of terminal illness or incurable …