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lapidation

/ˌlæp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

C2formalcommonobsolete/ˌlæp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/

uncountable

A noun referring to the act of pelting with stones, historically used as a form of punishment or execution.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее действие забрасывания камнями, исторически использовавшееся как форма наказания или казни.
  1. Stoning as punishment C2 formal legal

    The act of pelting someone with stones, often as a form of capital punishment.

    • Lapidation was historically used as a method of execution in some legal systems.
    • The ancient law prescribed lapidation for certain crimes.
    • Modern human rights organizations condemn the practice of lapidation.

    🇷🇺Побивание камнями

    Synonyms: stoning

  • lapidations plural form
  • lapidations' possessive plural form
  • lapidation's possessive singular form