Wordiyodeath-penalty
🇬🇧 UK/[deθ-'pen(ə)ltɪ/🇺🇸 US
Definitions
n.
The legal punishment of execution for a serious crime
死刑
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishdeath-penaltyother
=death-penalty
Example Sentences
- 1.
The death-penalty is a controversial issue in many countries.
- 2.
Some countries have abolished the death-penalty.