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/
Korean meaning: 사형, 극형 (범죄에 대한 처벌로 법적으로 승인된 죽음)
Korean pronunciation: **캐**피틀 **퍼**니시먼트
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- The philosopher argued that capital punishment was as outdated as flip phones.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
The court sentenced him to capital punishment for his crimes against the kingdom.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
capital은 라틴어 'caput'(머리)에서 유래했습니다. 과거 사형은 주로 목을 베거나 머리를 자르는 방식이었기 때문에 '머리와 관련된 형벌'이라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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“The philosopher argued that capital punishment was as outdated as flip phones.”
“Human rights organizations campaign against capital punishment worldwide.”
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