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Guillotine
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guillotine
a device for beheading, featuring a tall frame with a suspended blade released to swiftly sever the condemned person's head
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In the 18th century, the guillotine replaced other execution methods in some European countries due to its perceived humanity.
In de 18e eeuw verving de guillotine andere executiemethoden in sommige Europese landen vanwege zijn waargenomen humaniteit.
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a procedural measure that imposes a strict time limit on the debate of specific sections of a bill
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Critics argued that the guillotine stifled thorough debate.
to guillotine
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guillotineren
to execute someone by decapitation using a device designed for swift and efficient beheading
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The government guillotined rebels secretly.
De regering heeft rebellen in het geheim geguillotineerd.
