[put] {sb} to death
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to officially punish someone by death
The idiom "put someone to death" has been used for centuries and its origin can be traced back to the practice of capital punishment that has existed in various cultures throughout history. The specific origin of the phrase itself is difficult to pinpoint, as it naturally emerged in discussions and documentation related to executions. It is used in formal and official settings, such as courtrooms, legal documents, and discussions among legal professionals, when referring to the act of carrying out the authorized and lawful penalty of death.
- The court puts the convicted murderer to death by lethal injection.
- The executioner carries out the order to put the condemned prisoner to death.
- The notorious criminal was put to death last week after years on death row.
- The legal team is fighting to prevent the state from putting their client to death.
- The governor issued a temporary stay of execution, preventing the state from putting the prisoner to death.
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