About The Word Cruel and unusual punishment
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Cruel and unusual punishment
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What's The Definition Of Cruel and unusual punishment?
[n] punishment prohibited by the 8th amendment to the U.S. constitution; includes torture or degradation or punishment too severe for the crime committed
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cruel and unusual punishment: Related Terms | Find terms related to Cruel and unusual punishment: See Also | penalisation | penalization | penalty | punishment |
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