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1PUNISHMENT — While there is no modern theory of punishment that cannot, in some form or other, be traced back to biblical concepts, the original and foremost purpose of punishment in biblical law was the appeasement of God. God abhors the criminal ways of… …
2punishment — /pun ish meuhnt/, n. 1. the act of punishing. 2. the fact of being punished, as for an offense or fault. 3. a penalty inflicted for an offense, fault, etc. 4. severe handling or treatment. [1250 1300; ME punysshement < AF punisement, OF… …
3severe punishment — serious punishment, grave penalty, severe sentence …
4serious offense — heinous crime, serious crime, heavy offense, offense which bears a heavy punishment …
5serious crime — heinous offense, crime which bears a heavy punishment, cruel offense …
6Pirate Water Punishment — is a form of punishment used for pirates. Method The pirate is tied to a piece of rope dragged along behind a ship. Then they are alowwed back on board. It can be very scary the victim may drown or get eaten by sharks. The victim may also survive …
7capital punishment — punishment by death for a crime; death penalty. [1575 85] * * * or death penalty Execution of an offender sentenced to death after conviction by a court of law of a criminal offense. Capital punishment for murder, treason, arson, and rape was… …
8light punishment — punishment that is not serious …
9Capital punishment — Death penalty and Death sentence redirect here. For other uses, see Death penalty (disambiguation) and Death sentence (disambiguation). Execution and Execute redirect here. For other uses, see Execution (disambiguation) and Execute… …
10Capital punishment in Iran — Part of a series on Capital punishment Issues Debate · …
