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reprieve

state of being reprieved b : a formal temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence esp. of death as an act of clemency 2 : an order or warrant of reprieve … reprieving : the state of being reprieved b : a formal temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence esp. of death as an act of clemency 2 : an order or warrant of reprieve

Doomsday

A day of sentence or condemnation day of death … A day of sentence or condemnation day of death

Dominus litis

Act, 1961 (41 of 1961)] The controller of a suit or litigation; also an advocate who, after the death of his client, prosecuted a suit to sentence for the executor's use, Civil Law Dominus litis, the plaintiff … a suit or litigation; also an advocate who, after the death of his client, prosecuted a suit to sentence for the executor's use, Civil Law Dominus litis, the plaintiff is dominus litis, that is, master of, or

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Mors dicitur ultimum supplicim

Mors dicitur ultimum supplicim [Lat.], death is denominated the extreme penalty.

Prizefighting

any prizefights are liable to heavy penalties under the (English) Regulation of Railways Act, 1868, s. 21. If death ensue, the surviving combatant is guilty of manslaughter. … to sustain a conviction for assault), and railway companies providing trains for any prizefights are liable to heavy penalties under the (English) Regulation of Railways Act, 1868, s. 21. If death ensue, the surviving combatant is guilty

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