electrocute

Definition of "electrocute"
  1. The act of ending the life of a person found guilty of a crime, using electricity
How to use "electrocute" in a sentence
  1. The court held that the defendant would be electrocuted as per the final verdict.
  2. While lethal injection is frequently used, some states still permit convicts to be electrocuted.
  3. Electrocution is a form of capital punishment that has been used in the past.

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