death warrant
noun
Simple meaning
An official warrant that authorizes capital punishment.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɛθˈwɔɹənt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
An official warrant that authorizes capital punishment.
figurative
That which definitively spells the end of something.
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This meaning: An official warrant that authorizes capital punishment.
Used this way, death warrant is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Official and authoritative
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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