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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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DeSantis' flurry of death warrants substantially contributed to the fact that, nationwide, this is the busiest year for the death penalty in this country in more than a decade. CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025 As Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis is responsible for issuing death warrants. Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 11 Nov. 2025 The death warrant for Stephen Corey Bryant, 44, was issued by the Supreme Court of South Carolina on Oct. 17, according to an execution notice obtained by PEOPLE. Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office sought an order setting the execution date and a death warrant from Judge Ryan Hill, who currently presides in the 371st District Court. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

Legal Definition

death warrant

see warrant

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