Put To Death (Verb)
Meaning
Kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment; "In some states, criminals are executed".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The Roman governor had the power to put the convicted offender to death if the crimes were deemed severe enough.
- In ancient times, anyone accused of witchcraft would often be put to death through various forms of torture and execution.
- Under martial law, enemy spies could be put to death without trial or due process.
- Throughout history, many monarchs had the authority to put people to death on nothing more than a mere whim.
- The brutal dictator was notorious for being willing to put anyone to death who opposed his regime.