capital punishment
1 of 1noun/ˈkæ.pɪ.təl pʌ.nɪʃ.mənt/
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the killing of a criminal as punishment
C1Learn more on Wikipedia- The debate over capital punishment continues to be a contentious issue in many countries.
- The state abolished capital punishment decades ago, opting for life imprisonment instead.
- The court sentenced the convicted murderer to capital punishment by lethal injection.
- Many human rights organizations advocate against the use of capital punishment.
- Capital punishment is reserved for crimes deemed most severe under the law, such as murder.
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