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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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, 29 Apr. 2026 As of Thursday, DeSantis had signed 9 death warrants this year, after signing 19 in 2025. Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 DeSantis continues to accelerate the number of death warrants signed since the start of last year. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 DeSantis signed a modern-era record of 19 death warrants in 2025, continuing an aggressive use of capital punishment. Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026 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 2 May. 2026.

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