[ noun ] saving the lives of drowning persons <noun.act> he took a course in lifesaving
In the face of press criticism, Mr. Ezell initially refused to equip his agents with lifesaving gear because, he said, it "would only encourage" others to flee.
George Hospital denies any wrongdoing, and contends that Winter didn't make clear to hospital staff that he issued orders not to perform lifesaving measures on him.
Caplan predicted the machine will be used on human organs within three years because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will be pressured to approve it because of its great lifesaving potential.
No one should be subjected to useless treatment; no one need accept any and all lifesaving treatments, no matter how burdensome.