death warrants
Lethal court documents
Death warrants are official documents authorizing an execution.
A judge or government authority issues a death warrant after all appeals are exhausted, specifying when and how a condemned prisoner will be put to death.
Figuratively, to sign someone's death warrant is to do something that ensures their doom: By testifying against the cartel, he signed his own death warrant.
- nooseLoop that constricts
- sentencesPunishments or complete thoughts
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- verdictOfficial court decision
- executionCompleting a planned task
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Official forgiveness of crimes
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