Meaning of put to death in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    put to death

    Definitions

    1. kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

    Examples

    • « In some states, criminals are executed »

    Derived terms

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