Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Death Penalty.
Death Penalty - as a noun
Putting a condemned person to death
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capital punishmentexecutingexecutionHypernyms (Closely Related)
corporal punishmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The death penalty is still used in some countries as a form of punishment."
"Many people argue about the effectiveness of the death penalty in deterring crime."
"The debate over the death penalty continues to divide society."
"Some believe that the death penalty is a violation of human rights."
"The death penalty is seen by some as a just punishment for heinous crimes."