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

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed the death warrant for Thomas Overton, who was convicted of killing a couple in the Florida Keys and their unborn child in 1992, CBS News reports. — News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026

This time, however, the truck’s demise has sparked rare backlash within the Tesla community — aimed squarely at the guy who signed its death warrant. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 Nov. 2026

DeSantis is the third Florida governor to sign a death warrant for Thompson. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

The Republican governor did not provide a reason for withdrawing Thompson’s death warrant but had temporarily stayed his execution last month pending a psychiatric evaluation. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 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