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Death Penalty

The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is the state-sanctioned execution of an individual as punishment for a crime, typically involving severe offenses such as murder. Its ethical implications and effectiveness as a deterrent to crime are subjects of ongoing psychological and sociological debate.

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The death penalty is a controversial topic that raises important questions about justice, morality, and human rights. It involves the state-sanctioned execution of individuals convicted of serious crimes, primarily murder. Supporters argue it serves as a deterrent and provides justice for victims, w...

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Capital Punishment
The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.

Example: Many countries have abolished capital punishment.

Deterrence
The theory that the death penalty prevents others from committing serious crimes.

Example: Some argue that the death penalty serves as a deterrent to murder.

Human Rights
Basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person.

Example: The death penalty is often criticized for violating human rights.

Wrongful Conviction
A legal case in which a person is convicted of a crime they did not commit.

Example: There have been numerous cases of wrongful convictions leading to death sentences.

Abolition
The act of formally ending a system, practice, or institution.

Example: Many countries are moving towards the abolition of the death penalty.

Execution
The carrying out of a death sentence.

Example: The execution of the convicted criminal was scheduled for next month.

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Key Concepts

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