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lapidation

DEFINITIONS OF: lapidation

1

n the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)

Synonyms:
stoning
Type of:
corporal punishment
the infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime
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