- ˈdeath ˌpenalty, the
- noun [singular]legal punishment by death, usually for a serious crime such as murder
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death penalty, the — death ,penalty, the noun * legal punishment by death, usually for a serious crime such as murder. Killing people officially is called capital punishment … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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Death Penalty — • The infliction by due legal process of the penalty of death as a punishment for crime. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
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the death penalty — death as a punishment given by a court of law for very serious crimes If convicted, he could face the death penalty. [=his punishment may be that he will be killed] She opposes the death penalty. [=capital punishment] • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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