death sentence

death sen·tence

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deth sen-tns]
- /dɛθ ˈsɛn tns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [deth sen-tns]
- /dɛθ ˈsɛn tns/

Definitions of death sentence words

countable noun death sentence A death sentence is a punishment of death given by a judge to someone who has been found guilty of a serious crime such as murder. 3
noun death sentence a sentence of capital punishment 3
noun death sentence something that leads inevitably to death 3
noun death sentence a sentence condemning a convicted felon to execution by the state. 1
noun death sentence law: punishment of execution 1
noun death sentence (law) A sentence of execution. 0

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Parts of speech for Death sentence

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death sentence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for death sentence

noun death sentence

death warrant — A death warrant is an official document which orders that someone is to be executed as a punishment for a crime.
death penalty — The death penalty is the punishment of death used in some countries for people who have committed very serious crimes.
capital punishment — Capital punishment is punishment which involves the legal killing of a person who has committed a serious crime such as murder.

All 3 Synonyms of death sentence

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