killing

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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.
killing
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024