practise/practice euthanasia

Frequency: 4.40.4 per million words

To carry out the act of euthanasia, often as a regular procedure. 'Practise' is the verb in BrE; 'practice' is the verb in AmE.

Examples (10)

  • In the Netherlands, some doctors are legally permitted to practise euthanasia under strict conditions.
  • The veterinarian explained that it is common to practice euthanasia to end an animal's suffering.
  • He faced a profound ethical crisis, refusing to practise euthanasia despite the patient's pleas.
  • The bill proposes strict guidelines for any physician who chooses to practice euthanasia.
  • Historically, few societies have openly practised euthanasia, though it may have occurred covertly.
  • The debate centres on whether a state should ever allow medical professionals to practise euthanasia.
  • If the law changes, would more clinics be willing to practice euthanasia?
  • She wrote a novel about a dystopian future where the state practises euthanasia on its elderly citizens.
  • The documentary explores the complex reasons why a handful of jurisdictions practice euthanasia.
  • A key point of contention is defining the circumstances under which it is acceptable to practise euthanasia.