capital punishment
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors have not made a decision about whether they will seek capital punishment in the case.
From Los Angeles Times
However, their arguments remain persuasive — and even more so when it comes to capital punishment.
From Salon
Prosecutors have not made a decision on whether to seek capital punishment.
From Los Angeles Times
The British public was already questioning whether capital punishment had a place in 20th Century society and, two years after Ellis' hanging, legal changes saw diminished responsibility introduced as a defence.
From BBC
Some come from states that have abolished capital punishment.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
