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In some countries, there has been much debate <\/strong>surrounding the issue of capital punishment<\/strong>. \u201cCapital punishment\u201d is another term for the death penalty-the idea that some crimes should be punished with death for the criminal <\/strong>who commits them.Capital punishment has existed at some time within virtually <\/strong>all countries. In English-speaking countries, the use of capital punishment is much more limited nowadays than it was in the past.<\/p>\n For example, in 18th century England, there were over 200 \u201ccapital crimes,\u201d including petty theft <\/strong>and forgery<\/strong>! Few criminals were actually put to death for these minor offence<\/strong>s, but the laws were changed so that only very serious crimes, such as murder or treason<\/strong>, would be punished by death.<\/p>\n During the 19th and 20th centuries, many people began to believe that capital punishment was always wrong. They argued that the death penalty was a cruel form of punishment, and that no state had the right to take the life of an individual<\/strong>. Many countries began to abolish <\/strong>the death penalty, and today most countries no longer use capital punishment.<\/p>\n Several countries, such as China and Saudi Arabia, continue to use capital punishment.<\/p>\n Among English-speaking countries, the United States is the most prominent <\/strong>example of a country that still has the death penalty. However, some of the states within the USA have eliminate<\/strong>d capital punishment.<\/p>\n There has been much debate within the United States (and other countries) about capital punishment.<\/p>\n Some people are in favor <\/strong>of the death penalty, for several reasons. Some argue that a person who commits an evil crime such as murder deserve<\/strong>s capital punishment. Others argue that the death penalty may deter <\/strong>criminals from committing crimes. Others argue that capital punishment is the only way to be certain that a criminal will not commit crimes again.<\/p>\n Many other people are against the death penalty, for several reasons. Some argue that it is simply cruel and immoral to kill another person, even as punishment for committing terrible crimes. They argue that the death penalty does not really deter crime, and that the death penalty is usually applied to people who are poor or who belong to minority <\/strong>groups. They also point out that innocent people are sometimes mistakenly convict<\/strong>ed and executed, and that the death penalty does not allow those mistakes to be corrected.<\/p>\n The issue of the death penalty will probably continue to attract debate for many years to come<\/strong>. But it seems that capital punishment is gradually being eliminated throughout the world.<\/p>\n debate<\/p>\n — CULTURAL NOTE Several US states use capital punishment and carry it out by a variety of methods including the electric chair, poisonous gas, and INJECTION of poison. — almost — — — Driving while drunk is a serious offense\/is not a minor offense. — — — stop, to officially end a law, system etc, especially one that has existed for a long time — important — — to have earned by one\u2019s actions or character; be worthy of: You\u2019ve been working all morning \u2014 you deserve a rest. — to stop someone from doing something, by making them realize it will be difficult or have bad results Another Source a school with a high proportion of minority students — used to emphasize that something will continue for a long time into the future —<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\n![\"debate\"](\"https:\/\/salamzaban.com\/conversation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/american-tv-show-debate-1.webp\")
\ndiscussion of a particular subject that often continues for a long time and in which people express different opinions
\nthe gun-control debate in the US
\nThe new drug has become the subject of heated debate within the medical profession.
\ndebate over\/about
\nThere has been widespread public debate over the introduction of genetically modified food.
\nThere was much lively debate about whether women should spend more time in the home.
\nA fierce debate raged over which artist’s work should be chosen for the prize.
\ndebate between
\nthe ongoing debate between environmentalists and the road-building lobby over the future of our countryside
\nNuclear power has always been a topic that has sparked off considerable debate .<\/p>\n
\ncapital punishment<\/p>\n![\"capital_punishment\"](\"https:\/\/salamzaban.com\/conversation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/capital-punishment-soldiers-men-1.webp\")
\npunishment which involves killing someone who has committed a crime<\/p>\n
\n—
\ncriminal<\/p>\n![\"criminal\"](\"https:\/\/salamzaban.com\/conversation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/criminal-man-hand-cliff-trial-1.webp\")
\nsomeone who is involved in illegal activities or has been proved guilty of a crime
\nPolice have described the man as a violent and dangerous criminal.
\na convicted criminal (=someone who has been found guilty of a crime)
\nThe new law will ensure that habitual criminals (=criminals who commit crimes repeatedly) receive tougher punishments than first-time offenders.
\nTeenagers should not be sent to prison to mix with hardened criminals (=criminals who have committed a lot of crimes and will never stop committing crimes) .<\/p>\n
\nvirtually<\/p>\n
\n\uffdasynonym practically
\nVirtually all the children come to school by bus.
\nHe was virtually unknown before running for office.<\/p>\n
\npetty theft<\/p>\n![\"petty_theft\"](\"https:\/\/salamzaban.com\/conversation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/petty-theft-1.webp\")
\nstealing small things
\nan arrest for petty theft (=stealing small things)<\/p>\n
\nforgery<\/p>\n![\"forgery\"](\"https:\/\/salamzaban.com\/conversation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/forgery-1.webp\")
\nthe crime of copying official documents, money etc<\/p>\n
\noffence British English offense <\/strong>American English
\nan act of wrongdoing, esp. of breaking the law; crime:<\/p>\n
\nThey won\u2019t imprison him for a first offense. (=his first crime)
\nThe defendant asked for ten similar offenses to be taken into consideration. (=asked for his\/her sentence to be made less severe because he\/she had admitted to the ten other crimes)
\nHis evil crimes were an offense against the whole of humanity
\nThe possession of stolen property is a criminal offence. Punishment for a first offence is a fine.
\nHis solicitor said he committed the offence because he was heavily in debt.
\nThe bill makes it an offence to carry a knife.
\noffence against
\nsexual offences against children<\/p>\n
\ntreason<\/p>\n![\"treason\"](\"https:\/\/salamzaban.com\/conversation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/treason-1.webp\")
\nthe crime of being disloyal to your country or its government, especially by helping its enemies or trying to remove the government using violence
\ntreason against
\nRichter is accused of committing treason against the state.
\nThe defendant was convicted of high treason (=treason of the worst kind) and sentenced to death.<\/p>\n
\nindividual<\/p>\n![\"individual\"](\"https:\/\/salamzaban.com\/conversation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/individual-1.webp\")
\na person, considered separately from the rest of the group or society that they live in
\nthe rights of the individual
\nEach individual receives two genes, one inherited from each parent.
\nMost churches were built with donations from private individuals (=ordinary people, rather than the government or companies) .<\/p>\n
\nabolish<\/p>\n
\nSlavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century.
\nthey abolished slavery.
\nSlavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century.
\na government plan to abolish school lunch programs<\/p>\n
\nprominent<\/p>\n
\na prominent Russian scientist play a prominent part\/role (in something)
\nMandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC.
\nThe World Cup will have a prominent place on the agenda.<\/p>\n
\neliminate
\n—
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\n\u25b6SUPPORT\/APPROVAL\u25c0
\n[uncountable]support, approval, or agreement for something such as a plan, idea, or system
\nin favour of something
\nSenior ministers spoke in favour of the proposal.
\nI talked to Susie about it, and she’s all in favor (=completely approves) of going.<\/p>\n
\ndeserve<\/p>\n
\n[+to-v] She deserved to win\/to be punished.
\nWhat have I done to deserve this?
\ndeserve to do something
\nWe didn’t deserve to win.
\nrichly\/fully\/thoroughly etc deserve something
\nthe success he so richly deservesI’m sorry for the kids. They deserve better (=deserve to be treated in a better way) .
\ndeserve a rest\/break\/holiday etc
\nI think we deserve a rest after all that hard work.
\nLedley deserves a place in the team.
\nPaula deserves a special mention for all the help she has given us.
\nI would never hit anyone, even if they deserved it.
\nWhat has he done to deserve this punishment ?
\ndeserve all\/everything you get (=deserve any bad things that happen to you)
\nHe deserves all he gets for being so dishonest.
\nPeople who are sent to prison for drunk-driving get what they deserve .<\/p>\n
\ndeter<\/p>\n
\n\uffdasee also deterrent
\nThe company’s financial difficulties have deterred potential investors.
\ndeter somebody from (doing) something
\nThe security camera was installed to deter people from stealing.
\npunishment did not deter him from repeating his crime
\na good dog can deter burglars<\/p>\n
\nto prevent from acting, esp. by the threat of something unpleasant:
\nWe need severe punishments to deter people from dealing in drugs.
\n—
\nminority<\/p>\n![\"minority\"](\"https:\/\/salamzaban.com\/conversation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/different-color-kids-park-1.webp\")
\na group of people of a different race, religion etc from most other people in that country
\nPeople from ethnic minorities often face prejudice and discrimination.
\nthe very large Russian minorities in Ukraine and Moldova
\nchildren from minority groups
\nthe teaching of minority languages in schools
\nminority leader\/businessman\/student etc American English<\/p>\n
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\nconvict<\/p>\n![\"convict\"](\"https:\/\/salamzaban.com\/conversation\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/sadam-convict-trial-angry-1.webp\")
\nto prove or officially announce that someone is guilty of a crime after a trial in a law court
\n\uffdaopposite acquit
\nconvict somebody of something
\nShe was convicted of shoplifting.
\nconvict somebody on something
\nHe was convicted on fraud charges .
\na convicted murderer
\nThey were convicted of murder.
\na convicted rapist.
\nto convict someone of a crime
\nconvicted criminals
\nthere was not enough evidence to convict him<\/p>\n
\nfor years\/weeks\/days etc to come<\/p>\n
\nThis is a moment that will be remembered and celebrated for years to come.<\/p>\n