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capital punishment; death penalty; maximum penalty; ultimate punishment
凶悪犯に対して極刑が求められた。
The death penalty was sought for the heinous criminal.
極刑の是非をめぐる議論が続く。
The debate over the death penalty continues.
極刑を廃止する国が増えている。
The number of countries abolishing capital punishment is increasing.