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death row n. nick-name for that portion of a prison in which prisoners are housed who are under death sentences and are awaiting appeals and/or potential execution. (See: death penalty, capital punishment) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is increasing evidence that the death penalty is inconsistent with evolving standards of decency," the report said, adding that the state would save millions if death row was eliminated. The other issue grabbing headlines concerns the exonerations of death row inmates. It is likely that someone has already been executed mistakenly and that other innocent persons are on death row right now. |
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