Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

death-row

noun

/ˈdɛθ roʊ/

Definition

A section of a prison for inmates who are awaiting execution after being sentenced to death.

Examples

The prisoner spent over a decade on death-row before his execution date.
Advocates are fighting against the injustices faced by those on death-row.
Many films depict the emotional struggles of death-row inmates.

Meaning

The term ‘death-row’ refers to a designated area in a prison where individuals convicted of capital offenses are held while they await their execution date. This includes all individuals who have received a death sentence but have not yet been executed.