capital punishment
US /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
UK /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
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pena capital, pena de muerte
the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime
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Many countries have abolished capital punishment.
Muchos países han abolido la pena capital.
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The debate over capital punishment continues worldwide.
El debate sobre la pena capital continúa en todo el mundo.