capital punishment

US /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
UK /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
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Todesstrafe

the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime

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Many countries have abolished capital punishment.
Viele Länder haben die Todesstrafe abgeschafft.
The debate over capital punishment continues worldwide.
Die Debatte über die Todesstrafe dauert weltweit an.