Capital punishment
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British pronunciation/kˈapɪtəl pˈʌnɪʃmənt/
American pronunciation/kˈæpɪɾəl pˈʌnɪʃmənt/

Definition & Meaning of "capital punishment"

Capital punishment
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the killing of a criminal as punishment

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The court sentenced the convicted murderer to capital punishment by lethal injection.
The state abolished capital punishment decades ago, opting for life imprisonment instead.
Many human rights organizations advocate against the use of capital punishment.
The debate over capital punishment continues to be a contentious issue in many countries.
Capital punishment is reserved for crimes deemed most severe under the law, such as murder.
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