death sentence
noun
a sentence condemning a convicted felon to execution by the state.
death sentences
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pluralof death sentence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the 1990s, juries across the country would issue upwards of 300 death sentences in a year.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
And that weakening support is also reflected in the decline in the number of death sentences that are issued by juries.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Gregg said that death sentences and executions could resume because the court was satisfied that the penalty could be administered in a way that guaranteed that capital defendants would be treated fairly and equally.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
Both were subsequently handed suspended death sentences on graft charges.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
In 91 percent of these cases, judges replaced life verdicts from juries with death sentences.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
