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death row

noun

  1. a row of prison cells for prisoners awaiting execution.


death row

noun

  1. the part of a prison where those sentenced to death are confined
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of death row1

First recorded in 1950–55
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Jones has nonetheless embraced a sense of purpose in prison, documenting community life on San Quentin’s death row through writing and art.

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Mr Hakamata's lawyers had sought the highest compensation possible, arguing that the 47 years in detention - which made him the world's longest-serving death row inmate - took a toll on his mental health.

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"Our thoughts also go to the loved ones of Canadian citizens whom China is holding on death row or whose whereabouts in the Chinese prison system are unknown."

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Lee, a pioneering Korean American journalist credited with sparking a movement to free a wrongfully convicted Korean immigrant from death row and inspiring a legion of journalists and activists, has died.

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A South Carolina man convicted of bludgeoning his ex-girlfriend's parents to death has become the first US death row inmate to be executed by firing squad in the last 15 years.

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