death warrant

noun

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

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While his death warrant is paused, Wood's original conviction and sentence still stand. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 His death warrant was signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis a month earlier, on March 30. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026 Thirteen more are scheduled so far for 2026 but that figure is sure to rise as governors can sign death warrants at any time. Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 1 May 2026 The death warrant later expired. Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for death warrant

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 8 May. 2026.

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