Meaning Of The Word Capital punishment

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Capital punishment Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Capital punishment?

capital punishment
uncountable noun: Capital punishment is punishment which involves the legal killing of a person who has committed a serious crime such as murder.

capital punishment in American English
the penalty of death for a crime
noun: punishment by death for a crime; death penalty

capital punishment in British English
noun: the punishment of death for a crime; death penalty

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