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“death sentence” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtoːdəsˌʊʁtaɪ̯l/

Example

Das Gericht verhängte mehrere Todesurteile.

The court handed down several death sentences.

Illustration for Todesurteil (death sentence)

How to say “death sentence” in German

“Death sentence” in German is Todesurteil.

A judge's written ruling places a condemned person under the most severe criminal sentence.

Full entry for Todesurteil: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Todesurteil

Trotz internationaler Proteste wurde das Todesurteil nicht aufgehoben.

Despite international protests, the death sentence was not overturned.

Tips for using Todesurteil

  • Todesurteil names the sentence, whereas Todesstrafe names the death penalty as a legal punishment.

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