death sentence
noun
a sentence condemning a convicted felon to execution by the state.
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- death rate,
- death rattle,
- death ray,
- death row,
- death seat,
- death spiral,
- death squad,
- death tax,
- death taxes,
- death tourist
Compare life sentence.
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