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prodeath en · ADJ

Etymology

From pro- + death.

Meanings

1. (US, derogatory) pro-choice
   • A contrary view was expressed by Helen Cindrich, president of People Concerned for the Unborn Child. "He (Huyett) has not crumpled under the pressure of the well-funded prodeath profiteers," she said in a press release. 1982 December 8, “Abortion Clinics Prepare For New Law”, in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
2. (derogatory, sometimes) Supporting capital punishment in a particular case or in general.
   • In contrast, the constellation of attitudes associated with the prodeath stance leads us to expect that these jurors would make more remarks in favor of the prosecution side of the case;[…] 1994, Phoebe C. Ellsworth, “Some steps between attitudes and verdicts,”, in Reid Hastie, editor, Inside the Juror: The Psychology of Juror Decision Making, Cambridge University Press, →ISBN:
   • Despite its alleged predisposition, Dobbert's jury recommended a life sentence, 10-2, but Doherty argued that a prodeath jury is more likely to convict. 1982 January 27, “Court Hears Appeals By Convicted Killers”, in Sarasota Herald-Tribune:
   • Rep. Gustave Groat Sr., R-Battle Creek, summed up the sentiments of many of the prodeath witnesses when he declared[…] 1970 February 5, “Police Officials Testify For Death Penalty”, in The Owosso Argus-Press:
   • "We believe the decision of competence should be made by a judge, not by the governor. The governor of this state is too prodeath[…] The decision should be decided by a neutral judicial process," said Dick Burr, a public defender who raised the competency question for condemned inmate Alvin Ford. 1986 April 4, “Mentally Incompetent: Should They Be Protected From Execution?”, in The Argus-Press:
3. triggering cell death
   • Damage or injury to mitochondria can have profound effects on ATP and ROS levels, as well as release of prodeath proteins such as cytochrome c... 2009, Jack Uetrecht, Adverse Drug Reactions:

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