killing
- Scope note
- The activity of putting to death, depriving of life, slaying, or slaughtering a living thing. Originally implied personal agency, often with violence or the use of a weapon, but later usage extends to ending life by any means or cause, including an accident, over-work, grief, drink, a disease, etc.
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024