death warrant

noun

1

: a warrant for the execution of a death sentence

2

: death blow

Examples of death warrant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

About half of Florida's 242 death row inmates have exhausted their appeals and could see their death warrant issued at any time. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 13 July 2026

About half of Florida’s 242 death row inmates have exhausted their appeals and could see their death warrant issued at any time. — David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Occhicone’s is the 12th death warrant DeSantis has signed this year. — Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 July 2026

In Florida, however, the decision rests entirely with the governor, who decides whether — and when — to sign a death warrant for one of the state’s eligible prisoners. — Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for death warrant

• abhorrent
• torrent

Legal Definition

death warrant

see also:

warrant