Executioner
Executioner
Executioner (/ɪkˈskjuːʃənər/) is a legal official who carries out a sentence of death on a legally condemned person. The role of an executioner is often performed by a professional, who may also have other law enforcement duties.
Etymology
The term "executioner" is derived from the Latin word executionem, meaning "a carrying out". It was first used in the 14th century.
Role
An executioner's duties typically include the actual execution of criminals, as well as the maintenance and preparation of the execution equipment. The methods of execution have varied greatly throughout history, and can include hanging, electrocution, lethal injection, beheading, and firing squad, among others.
Related Terms
- Capital punishment: The legal process of executing a person as punishment for a crime.
- Death penalty: Another term for capital punishment.
- Hangman: An executioner who carries out death sentences by hanging.
- Guillotine: A device used for carrying out executions by beheading.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Executioner
- Wikipedia's article - Executioner
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