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play God

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play God

to make decisions that effect people's lives, health, or happiness Doctors are forced to play God on a daily basis. Human cloning is further evidence that people want to play God.

See also: god, play

play God

to behave as if you have the right to make very important decisions that seriously affect other people's lives Genetic engineers claim that most countries have already put legislation in place that will stop them from playing God.

See also: god, play