capital offense en · NOUN
Meanings
- A crime for which the maximum penalty is capital punishment.
- A crime for which the maximum penalty is life in prison without parole.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| capital offence | alternative | lexicographic | |
| capital offenses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
gv ard-loght (crime for which the maximum penalty is capital punishment)