pena capital

Definitions of pena capital
  1. noun
    putting a condemned person to death
    synonyms: la pena capital
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    types:
    electrocución
    execution by electricity
    decapitación, degollación, degüello
    execution by cutting off the victim's head
    crucifixión
    the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross
    type of:
    castigo corporal
    the infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime
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