death penalty

NOUN

execution of a condemned person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capital punishment

WEAK

death sentence death warrant execution judicial execution judicial murder legalized killing

Example Sentences

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Iran's government has previously defended its use of the death penalty, saying it is limited to only "the most severe crimes".

From BBC

His three other trials include allegations of leading an insurrection, for which he could face the death penalty if found guilty.

From Barron's

A complete assessment of his mental health will probably take months, and the results of that could influence how both sides proceed and whether prosecutors seek the death penalty.

From Los Angeles Times

They also noted that international law restricted the death penalty to the most serious crimes, meaning intentional killing.

From BBC

"Saudi Arabia is operating with complete impunity now," said Jeed Basyouni, Reprieve's head of death penalty for the Middle East and North Africa.

From BBC