capital punishment

US /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
UK /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/
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peine capitale, peine de mort

the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime

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Many countries have abolished capital punishment.
De nombreux pays ont aboli la peine capitale.
The debate over capital punishment continues worldwide.
Le débat sur la peine capitale se poursuit dans le monde entier.