Pronunciations (2)
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/ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/
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ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən
Noun
The practice or act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death, as punishment
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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.
Noun
the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death)
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