death control
noun
1The deliberate ending of the life of a person no longer capable of supporting himself or herself because of illness, etc.; euthanasia (rare ).
2The prolonging of life, especially through medical intervention.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Eden Paul (1865–1944). After birth control.
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- call of nature
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- call option
- call (or bring) someone to account
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