Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
capital-sentence
noun
ˈkæpɪtl ˈsɛntəns
Definition
A capital sentence is a legal term that refers to a sentence that imposes the death penalty on an individual convicted of a serious crime, usually murder.
Examples
- After the trial, the jury delivered a capital sentence to the defendant.
- In some jurisdictions, a capital sentence can be appealed multiple times.
- Debates around the ethics of a capital sentence have been ongoing for decades.
Meaning
In law, a capital sentence indicates the most severe punishment, reflecting the gravity of the offense.
Synonyms
- Death penalty
- Death sentence
- Execution sentence
