death penalty
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The Justice Department has agreed not to seek the death penalty for any of those expelled to the United States, García Harfuch says.
From Los Angeles Times
Mexico abolished the death penalty for civilian crimes decades ago.
It says as part of the deal, Burkina Faso promised to ensure "physical integrity, dignity and fair‑trial rights of Mr Paul‑Henri Sandaogo Damiba, and the absence of the death penalty".
From BBC
He also noted the "absence of the death penalty" even though Burkina Faso recently reinstated it for crimes of high treason.
From Barron's
Yoon also faces criminal charges of insurrection, which can be punished with lengthy prison terms or even the death penalty, though it is unlikely the latter would be carried out.
From Barron's
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