Definition of Euthanasia: the intentional killing by act or ommission of a depenent human being for his or her alleged benefit. The most commonly understood meaning of euthanasia is dying well or a good and easy death.

Answer to Readers Question: As long as the policy is two years old, it should not be a problem. It is not suicide, so the families would be paid but the policy would have to have been purchased before there was a terminal illness. Many policies have a provision to pay out a substantial amound upon diagnosis of a terminal illness.