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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

Rana's case had sparked a debate in India around the ethics of court-approved passive euthanasia, with some noting that it goes against the principle of self-determination, which is the foundation of a living will.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 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

Voluntary passive euthanasia is legal in the United States and involves the withholding of lifesaving or life-sustaining measures with the consent of the patient.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022