Mercy-killing for "love".Quebec City -- Yet another "mercy-killing" has been excused by a Quebec judge. In July 2005 Andre Bergeron attempted to smother his wife with a plastic bag. The woman, who suffered from a degenerative disorder Noun 1. degenerative disorder - condition leading to progressive loss of function disorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets , survived, but died three days later in hospital. Stating that Bergeron's action was motivated mo·ti·vate tr.v. mo·ti·vat·ed, mo·ti·vat·ing, mo·ti·vates To provide with an incentive; move to action; impel. mo by love, Judge Danielle Cote decreed de·cree n. 1. An authoritative order having the force of law. 2. Law The judgment of a court of equity, admiralty, probate, or divorce. 3. Roman Catholic Church a. he should serve 3 years probation, but no jail time (LifeSiteNews, Oct. 19, 2006). |
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