The death penalty is the punishment of death used in some countries for people who have committed very serious crimes.
If convicted for murder, both youngsters could face the death penalty.
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DEATH PENALTY
Meaning of DEATH PENALTY in English
Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Английский словарь Коллинз COBUILD для изучающих язык на продвинутом уровне. 2006