capital punishment

(cap-i-tal-pun-ish-ment) 6 syllables

Definition

noun. the legal execution of a person as punishment for a crime.

The judge sentenced the murderer to capital punishment.

Capital punishment is a serious topic today.

death penalty; execution

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