Putting To Death (Noun)
Meaning
The act of terminating a life.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The state has carried out the sentence of putting to death by lethal injection.
- Putting to death of an innocent person is a grave injustice.
- The human rights organization opposes the practice of putting to death as a form of punishment.
- The country's laws permit the putting to death of those convicted of treason.
- The jury's verdict was to recommend putting to death the defendant found guilty of murder.