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assisted suicide

/əˈsɪstɪd ˈsuːɪsaɪd/

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/əˈsɪstɪd ˈsuːɪsaɪd/C1formalmedical
  • ruАкт намеренной помощи другому человеку в завершении собственной жизни, обычно человеку, страдающему от неизлечимой болезни или состояния, часто с помощью медицинских средств.

The act of intentionally helping another person to end their own life, typically someone suffering from a terminal illness or incurable condition, often through medical means.

  1. Medical practiceC1formal

    The act of intentionally helping another person to end their own life, typically to relieve suffering from a terminal illness.

    ruМедицинская практика

    • Assisted suicide is legal in some countries under strict conditions.
    • The debate over assisted suicide involves complex ethical questions.
    • Doctors must follow specific protocols when performing assisted suicide.