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death warrant
noun as in legal order to execute someone
Example Sentences
The latter scenario may become a reality, though prison officials have not yet said whether they plan to seek another death warrant to execute him.
I quickly prayed that my master wouldn’t swindle the ogre and get himself yet another death warrant.
“Because the death warrant against plaintiff Wilson no longer exists, and the regulations have been amended, the court can see no reason to address the issue of injunctive relief at this time,” Shepherd wrote.
According to Brewer, he was referring to the death warrant of King Charles I of England, who was tried, convicted and executed in 1649.
As governor he also signed numerous death warrants, founded the Save the Manatee Club with entertainer Jimmy Buffett and led efforts to establish several environmental programs.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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