Coup de grâce

A coup de grâce (/ˌkuː də ˈɡrɑːs/; French: [ku də ɡʁɑs] ⓘ 'blow of mercy') is a death blow to end the suffering of a severely wounded person or animal. It may be a mercy killing of mortally wounded civilians or soldiers, friends or enemies, with or without the sufferer's consent. The meaning has extended to refer to the final event that causes a figurative death.

For other uses, see Coup de Grâce (disambiguation).
"Finishing move" redirects here. For the professional wrestling term, see Glossary of professional wrestling terms § finisher.
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