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principle of double effect
PRIN-sih-pul ov DUB-ul ih-FEKT
ˈprɪnsɪpəl ɒv ˈdʌbəl ɪˈfɛktListen
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Syllable breakdown
principleofdoubleeffect
Dictionary meaning
ethical doctrine permitting an action that causes harm as a side effect if the primary intent is beneficial; commonly applied to end-of-life pain management
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