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US
/ˌɪˌɫɛktɹəkˈjuʃən/
]
[ UK /ɪlˌɛktɹəkjˈuːʃən/ ]
[ UK /ɪlˌɛktɹəkjˈuːʃən/ ]
NOUN
- execution by electricity
- killing by electric shock
How To Use electrocution In A Sentence
- He witnessed the fatal electrocution of a tradesman, and saw at a very early age just how dangerous the workplace could be.
- Ironically, Mr Egan's resting place is overlooked by the field where he met his untimely death in an electrocution.
- The danger that lurks within these museum pieces cannot be overstressed, with the possibility of fire, electrocution or both.
- After being found guilty at trial in Dedham, they were executed by electrocution on Aug. 23, 1927.
- Does this mean that electrocution is not a constitutional means of execution? The Volokh Conspiracy » The Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause and Life Without Parole for Under-18 (Nonhomicide) Offenders
- Poor internal wiring, unprotected electrical connections between the parts may lead to electrocution if the toasters is opened for repairs while the current is on.
- At least 29 people were reported to have died from drowning, electrocution or disease.
- Vick killed a handful of under - performing pit bulls, apparently by drowning, hanging and electrocution.
- Army electrocution death -- "Army accuses contractors of 'negligent homicide' for electrocution#" (1 / 22 / 09). South by Southwest
- The 42 year-old man's life was spared thrice on January 14, when he survived electrocution, an oncoming train and being hit by a lorry