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Coup de Grace (blow of mercy) means a death blow intended to end the suffering of a wounded creature. The phrase can refer to killing civilians or soldiers, friends or enemies and with or without the consent of the sufferer.
Coup de Gras (blow of fat) means a death blow by pork chop.
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