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Of all the arguments against voluntary euthanasia, the most influential is the 'slippery slope': once we allow doctors to kill patients, we will not be able to limit the killing to those who want to die.
Peter Singer

Meaning of "voluntary euthanasia" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA

voluntary euthanasia  [ˈvɒləntərɪ ˌjuːθəˈneɪzɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Voluntary euthanasia is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

voluntary euthanasia

Voluntary euthanasia

Voluntary euthanasia is the practice of ending a life in a painless manner. Voluntary euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide have been the focus of great controversy in recent years. As of 2009, some forms of voluntary euthanasia are legal in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the US states of Oregon and Washington.

Definition of voluntary euthanasia in the English dictionary

The definition of voluntary euthanasia in the dictionary is the act of killing someone painlessly, esp to relieve suffering from an incurable illness, with their consent.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA


antonomasia
ˌæntənəˈmeɪzɪə
aphasia
əˈfeɪzɪə
Australasia
ˌɒstrəˈleɪzɪə
brasier
ˈbreɪzɪə
brazier
ˈbreɪzɪə
Caucasia
kɔːˈkeɪzɪə
crazier
ˈkreɪzɪə
dysphasia
dɪsˈfeɪzɪə
dysplasia
dɪsˈpleɪzɪə
ectasia
ɛkˈteɪzɪə
euthanasia
ˌjuːθəˈneɪzɪə
fantasia
fænˈteɪzɪə
glazier
ˈɡleɪzɪə
grazier
ˈɡreɪzɪə
gymnasia
dʒɪmˈneɪzɪə
Malaysia
məˈleɪzɪə
metaplasia
ˌmɛtəˈpleɪzɪə
neoplasia
ˌniːəˈpleɪzɪə
progymnasia
ˌprəʊdʒɪmˈneɪzɪə
telangiectasia
tɪˌlændʒɪɛkˈteɪzɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA

voluntarist
voluntaristic
voluntary
voluntary agency
Voluntary Aid Detachment
voluntary arrangement
voluntary body
voluntary helper
voluntary liquidation
voluntary manslaughter
voluntary organization
voluntary redundancy
voluntary retailer
voluntary school
voluntary sector
Voluntary Service Overseas
voluntary work
voluntary worker
voluntaryism
voluntaryist

WORDS THAT END LIKE VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA

asia
abasia
achalasia
active euthanasia
alocasia
anaplasia
Anastasia
aplasia
astasia
Austrasia
dyscrasia
Eurasia
hemostasia
hip dysplasia
hyperplasia
hypoplasia
Laurasia
Malvasia
passive euthanasia
Transcaucasia

Synonyms and antonyms of voluntary euthanasia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «voluntary euthanasia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA

Find out the translation of voluntary euthanasia to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of voluntary euthanasia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «voluntary euthanasia» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自愿安乐死
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

eutanasia voluntaria
570 millions of speakers

English

voluntary euthanasia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वैच्छिक इच्छामृत्यु
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

القتل الرحيم الطوعي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

добровольная эвтаназия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

eutanásia voluntária
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্বেচ্ছাসেবী উত্সব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´euthanasie volontaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Euthanasia sukarela
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

freiwillige Euthanasie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自発的安楽死
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자발적 안락사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Euthanasia sukarela
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

an tử tự nguyện
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தன்னார்வ தீயொழுக்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वयंसेवी सुखाचे मरण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Gönüllü ötenazi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

eutanasia volontaria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dobrowolna eutanazja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

добровільна евтаназія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

eutanasia voluntară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εθελοντική ευθανασία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vrywillige genadedood
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

frivillig eutanasi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

frivillig dødshjelp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of voluntary euthanasia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA»

The term «voluntary euthanasia» is normally little used and occupies the 122.704 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «voluntary euthanasia» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «voluntary euthanasia» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about voluntary euthanasia

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QUOTES WITH «VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word voluntary euthanasia.
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Peter Singer
Of all the arguments against voluntary euthanasia, the most influential is the 'slippery slope': once we allow doctors to kill patients, we will not be able to limit the killing to those who want to die.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA»

Discover the use of voluntary euthanasia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to voluntary euthanasia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Good Death: An Argument For Voluntary Euthanasia
He again risks prosecution for writing this book. A Good Death is a moving journey with those who came to Syme for help, and a meditation on what it means in our culture to confront death.
Syme, Rodney, Rodney Syme, 2008
2
Voluntary Euthanasia and the Common Law
Margaret Otlowski tackles the complex and controversial issue of active voluntary euthanasia and argues convincingly for a reform of the criminal law prohibition in common law jurisdictions.
Margaret Otlowski, 2000
3
Killing Me Softly: Voluntary Euthanasia and the Road to the ...
This book is recommended reading, not just for those who already believe we have the right to choose a dignified death but also for anyone still to be persuaded . . .
Philip Haig Nitschke, Fiona Stewart, 2005
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Euthanasia, Ethics and Public Policy: An Argument Against ...
The Tony Bland case
John Keown, 2002
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Euthanasia, Choice and Death
For and against euthanasia Voluntary euthanasia, whether active or passive, is more easily defensible because of the patient's exercise of autonomy. When the four strands are not kept clearly distinct, arguments against legalising euthanasia  ...
Gail Tulloch, 2005
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Arguing Euthanasia: The Controversy Over Mercy Killing, ...
Essays discuss the legal and ethical issues related to physician-assisted sucicide, the work of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, and lethal prescriptions for the terminally ill
Jonathan Moreno, 1995
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Ethical Studies
Contents of Chapter 18 Introduction What is voluntary euthanasia? Arguments for voluntary euthanasia Religious arguments against voluntary euthanasia Other arguments against euthanasia Evaluating voluntary euthanasia Introduction Key  ...
Bob Bowie, Robert Bowie, 2004
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Dying Justice: A Case for Decriminalizing Euthanasia and ...
In Dying Justice, Jocelyn Downie provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of significant developments in the current legal status of assisted death in Canada.
Jocelyn Grant Downie, 2004
9
Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill (HL)
A Particular ObIection to Voluntary Euthanasia 4. 1 Some people have objected to the legalisation of voluntary euthanasia not because they object to it in principle, but because they believe it will inevitably lead to involuntary euthanasia which ...
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Select Committee on the Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill, 2005
10
Who believes in voluntary euthanasia?: a survey of Hemlock ...
A distinguished religion scholar, Gerald Larue, has conducted a survey to ascertain the positions of the faiths in their own words. Here is a factual study of fascinating interest to scholars & laypersons alike.
Hemlock (Society), 1983

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VOLUNTARY EUTHANASIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term voluntary euthanasia is used in the context of the following news items.
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Voluntary euthanasia to be examined by Parliamentary inquiry
MPs will carry out an inquiry into voluntary euthanasia. Announcing an inquiry on Wednesday, chairman of the health select committee, Simon O'Connor, said ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jun 15»
2
Post-Cab Presser on Voluntary Euthanasia & Housing WOFs
In a post-cabinet press conference today in Wellington, Prime Minister John Key answered questions on voluntary euthanasia, housing warrants of fitness and ... «Scoop.co.nz, Jun 15»
3
Voluntary Euthanasia believes a law change is coming after Lecretia …
The time to have a conversation about euthanasia is now, and the law needs to change, a pro-choice group says. Lecretia Seales, a Wellington lawyer who died ... «The Dominion Post, Jun 15»
4
Poll: Should voluntary euthanasia be legal in NZ?
Lawyers for a terminally ill Wellington woman fighting for the right to die will begin arguing her case in court. Lecretia Seales, 41, has petitioned the High Court to ... «3News NZ, Apr 15»
5
Victorian Parliament to consider voluntary euthanasia law review
Victoria's Parliament will consider a push by the Greens to review the state's voluntary euthanasia laws, seven years after a bill to legalise medically assisted ... «ABC Online, Apr 15»
6
Should a Belgian murderer be allowed euthanasia?
It cannot be described as voluntary euthanasia. If a prisoner with a gangrenous foot was left untreated, in unbearable pain, and asked for euthanasia, it would ... «BBC News, Jan 15»
7
When should voluntary euthanasia not be an option?
The moral defence of voluntary euthanasia is usually applied to people suffering from a terminal illness. But Van Den Bleeken isn't terminally ill and isn't in ... «The Guardian, Jan 15»
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Voluntary euthanasia campaigner Philip Nitschke: 'I wish I had never …
Voluntary euthanasia advocate Philip Nitschke says he wishes he never met the man at the centre of a case that led to his suspension from practising medicine. «ABC Online, Nov 14»
9
Federal MPs should have free vote on euthanasia, Senate …
Tabling its report on proposals to legalise voluntary euthanasia drafted by ... on the issue of euthanasia was introduced in the Senate, party leaders should allow ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Nov 14»
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Cancer stricken lawyer defends euthanasia campaigner Philip …
It is understood the board's lawyers will argue that Nitschke's euthanasia book, The ... A longtime, fervent supporter of voluntary euthanasia and rational suicide, ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Nov 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Voluntary euthanasia [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/voluntary-euthanasia>. May 2024 ».
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