"mercy killing" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mercy killings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mercy killing (plural mercy killings)
  1. Active euthanasia.
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  2. (sports) In sports, a premature ending of a one-sided game or contest due to a mercy rule. Categories (topical): Sports Synonyms: mercy-killing Related terms: mercy killer, angel of mercy, coup de grâce, put someone out of their misery
    Sense id: en-mercy_killing-en-noun-zE6qQEBA Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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