execution (n)
executing (n)
capital punishment (n)
death penalty (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def putting a condemned person to death
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Hypernym corporal punishment
Derivationally related form executing → execute
Derivationally related form execution → executioner; execution → execute
Hyponym burning, burning at the stake; hanging; electrocution, burning; decapitation, beheading; crucifixion
Incoming links
Hyponym corporal punishment
Hypernym burning, burning at the stake; hanging; electrocution, burning; decapitation, beheading; crucifixion
Derivationally related form executioner → execution; execute → execution
Derivationally related form execute → executing

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