mercy killing without consent
Refers to euthanasia performed to end suffering, but specifically without the patient's explicit consent. Contrasts with 安楽死, which typically implies consent.
See also: 安楽死
Mercy killing often refers to euthanasia performed without the person's consent.
Compound of 慈悲 (mercy) and 殺 (killing). The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a modern term used in medical and ethical contexts.