euthanization

English

Etymology

From euthanize +‎ -ation.

Noun

euthanization (countable and uncountable, plural euthanizations)

1. The act or process of euthanizing
   • 2007 June 20, The Associated Press, “Central Islip: Two Violent Rottweilers Will Be Euthanized”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     A judge has ordered the euthanization of two dogs that nearly ripped off a man’s ear in a June 10 attack in Dix Hills.

Alternative forms

• euthanisation (mostly UK)

Hypernyms

• killing; execution