death penalty — punishment by execution of someone officially judged to have committed a serious crime
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: punishment by execution of someone officially judged to have committed a serious crime
Pronunciation (IPA): /deθ ˈpenəlti/
Korean meaning: 심각한 범죄를 저지른 자에 대한 사형 처벌
Korean pronunciation: 데스 **페**널티
Example Sentences
- The lawyer argued passionately against the death penalty, saying even serial killers deserve a second chance at life.
- My mom threatens me with the death penalty every time I forget to do the dishes.
- Several states have abolished the death penalty in favor of life imprisonment without parole.
death penalty
NOUN//deθ ˈpenəlti//
punishment by execution of someone officially judged to have committed a serious crime
The judge solemnly announces the death penalty as the courtroom falls silent.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
death는 고대 영어 'dēaþ'에서, penalty는 라틴어 'poena'(처벌)에서 유래. 고대부터 최고형벌의 개념이 존재했음을 보여준다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The lawyer argued passionately against the death penalty, saying even serial killers deserve a second chance at life.”
“My mom threatens me with the death penalty every time I forget to do the dishes.”
“Several states have abolished the death penalty in favor of life imprisonment without parole.”
“The judge said that burning pizza was a crime worthy of the death penalty in his Italian household.”
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