What is DEATH PENALTY?

the term that applies to capital punishment and is the worst penalty given for committing a murder or an atrocious assault.

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Related Legal Terms
PENALTY, DEATH SENTENCE, FAILURE-TO-FILE PENALTY, COINSURANCE PENALTY, PENALTY PLAN, PREPAYMENT PENALTY, PENALTY AND BONUS CLAUSE, BONUS-PENALTY CLAUSE, TREBLE PENALTY, DEATH WARRANT


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