double effect

English

Noun

double effect (uncountable)

  1. (philosophy) 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).
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