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executioners
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a person, especially an official, whose role or job is to kill convicted people as a means of punishment
- The executioner carried out the sentence handed down by the court, performing the act of capital punishment.
- In medieval times, the executioner's role was often shrouded in secrecy and fear, as they carried out public executions.
- The executioner's identity was often concealed to protect them from retaliation by the families of the condemned.
- The executioner's job was to ensure that the sentence of the law was carried out swiftly and efficiently.
- The executioner faced criticism and moral dilemmas regarding the ethical implications of their profession.
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