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Executioner
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a person, especially an official, whose role or job is to kill convicted people as a means of punishment
executioner
n
Example
The executioner faced criticism and moral dilemmas regarding the ethical implications of their profession.
The executioner carried out the sentence handed down by the court, performing the act of capital punishment.
The executioner's job was to ensure that the sentence of the law was carried out swiftly and efficiently.
In medieval times, the executioner's role was often shrouded in secrecy and fear, as they carried out public executions.
The executioner's identity was often concealed to protect them from retaliation by the families of the condemned.
