Capital Punishment
/ˈkæpɪtl ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The legally authorized execution of a person as punishment for a capital crime.
The defendant was sentenced to capital punishment for the murder.
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Commentary
Capital punishment is a highly regulated legal penalty, often surrounded by extensive procedural safeguards and constitutional scrutiny.
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