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Meaning of double effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The situation where an otherwise legitimate act (for example, relieving a terminally ill patient's pain) may also cause an effect one would otherwise be obliged to avoid (e.g. sedation and a slightly shortened life).

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

double empathy problem double emulsion double English double entendre double envelopment double equals

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