"euthanization" meaning in All languages combined

See euthanization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: euthanizations [plural]
Etymology: euthanize + -ation Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|euthanize|ation}} euthanize + -ation Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} euthanization (countable and uncountable, plural euthanizations)
  1. The act or process of euthanizing Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: euthanisation [UK] Hypernyms: killing, execution
    Sense id: en-euthanization-en-noun-4ycS7MVo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ation

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