death warrant

noun

1
: a warrant for the execution of a death sentence
2

Examples of death warrant in a Sentence

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After DeSantis signed the death warrant, Macready argued in Seminole County circuit court that the execution should be halted because of James’ cognitive decline. Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025 In fact, if Britney does accept Danielle’s offer, Gabby may have just unwittingly signed her own death warrant. Samantha Allen, Them, 21 Feb. 2025 When Saenz appeared onscreen, Leach urged him to request a withdrawal of the death warrant. Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 Louisiana ends prohibition on death penalty A De Soto Parish judge granted a death warrant Tuesday for 81-year-old Christopher Sepulvado to be executed on March 17 for the murder of his 6-year-old stepson in 1993. James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for death warrant

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of death warrant was in 1692

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“Death warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/death%20warrant. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Legal Definition

death warrant

see warrant

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