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Capital Offense (Noun)

Meaning

A crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • Treason was considered a capital offense during the war and would be punishable by death if convicted.
  • In the 18th century, stealing a horse was considered a capital offense in many US states.
  • The defendant was found guilty of murder, a capital offense that made him eligible for the death penalty.
  • Arson that led to loss of life could be tried as a capital offense in some jurisdictions.
  • Kidnapping resulting in the death of the victim was a capital offense and would be punished accordingly by law.

Hypernyms

  • Law-breaking
  • Criminal Offense
  • Criminal Offence
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