capital punishment — the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæpɪtl̩ ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
Example Sentences
- The debate over capital punishment divided the courtroom like a bad divorce.
- Many countries have replaced capital punishment with life imprisonment.
- The philosopher argued that capital punishment was as outdated as flip phones.
capital punishment
NOUN[/ˈkæpɪtl̩ ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/]
the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime
💡 Concept
The court sentenced him to capital punishment for his crimes against the kingdom.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈkæpɪtl̩ ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkæpɪtl̩ ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
🌳Etymology
Rootcaput
🎵Rhyme
punishmentbanishmentastonishment
punishment
banishment
astonishment
🔗Collocations
abolish capital punishment
death penalty
capital crime
execute capital punishment
oppose capital punishment
reinstate capital punishment
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The debate over capital punishment divided the courtroom like a bad divorce.”
“Many countries have replaced capital punishment with life imprisonment.”
😄 Fun example
“The philosopher argued that capital punishment was as outdated as flip phones.”
“Human rights organizations campaign against capital punishment worldwide.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
death penaltydeath sentenceexecutionlethal punishment
Antonyms
life imprisonmentrehabilitationpardon
Related
criminal justicelegal systemjudiciarysentencingconviction
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