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death row
noun
- a row of prison cells for prisoners awaiting execution.
death row
noun
- the part of a prison where those sentenced to death are confined
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Origin of death row1
Example Sentences
Jones has nonetheless embraced a sense of purpose in prison, documenting community life on San Quentin’s death row through writing and art.
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.
"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."
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.
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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