DEATH WARRANT Definition & Meaning

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death warrant

noun

an official order authorizing the execution of the sentence of death.
anything that ends hope, expectation, etc.

death warrant

noun

the official authorization for carrying out a sentence of death
sign one's death warrant or sign one's own death warrant
to cause one's own destruction

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Origin of death warrant¹

First recorded in 1685–95

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Iman quickly learns that the “investigating” part of his job title is more of a suggestion: He is expected to sign death warrants for individuals the prosecutor has demanded be executed.

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The latter scenario may become a reality, though prison officials have not yet said whether they plan to seek another death warrant to execute him.

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I quickly prayed that my master wouldn’t swindle the ogre and get himself yet another death warrant.

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“Because the death warrant against plaintiff Wilson no longer exists, and the regulations have been amended, the court can see no reason to address the issue of injunctive relief at this time,” Shepherd wrote.

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According to Brewer, he was referring to the death warrant of King Charles I of England, who was tried, convicted and executed in 1649.

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