The death penalty, or capital punishment, is a government-sanctioned practice of executing individuals convicted of serious crimes like murder. Its use varies globally, with some nations employing lethal injection or electrocution. Proponents argue it benefits society by delivering justice for victims, deterring violent crime, and permanently removing dangerous offenders from the population.
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