Lapidation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lapidation is a noun meaning (law) The practice or act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death, as punishment.
Meaning
(law) The practice or act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death, as punishment.
Example Sentences
The five women on trial were almost all activists for the full repeal (not just a moratorium) of lapidation, ie stoning, from Iran’s law books.
Word Forms
- lapidations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stoning, impalement, laniation, staking, flagellation, crushing.
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