Meaning of prodeath | Babel Free
Definitions
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pro-choice US, derogatory
- Supporting capital punishment in a particular case or in general.
- triggering cell death
Examples
“A contrary view⟳ was expressed by Helen Cindrich, president of People Concerned for the Unborn Child. "He (Huyett) has not crumpled under the pressure of the well-funded prodeath profiteers," she said in a press⟳ release⟳.”
“Rep. Gustave Groat Sr., R-Battle Creek, summed up the sentiments of many of the prodeath witnesses when he declared[…]”
“Despite its alleged predisposition, Dobbert's jury recommended a life sentence, 10-2, but Doherty argued that a prodeath jury is more likely to convict.”
“"We believe⟳ the decision of competence should be made by a judge⟳, not by the governor. The governor of this state is too prodeath[…] The decision should be decided by a neutral judicial process⟳," said Dick Burr, a public defender who raised the competency question⟳ for condemned inmate Alvin Ford.”
“In contrast, the constellation of attitudes associated with the prodeath stance leads us to expect⟳ that these jurors would make⟳ more remarks in favor of the prosecution side of the case;[…]”
“Damage⟳ or injury to mitochondria can have⟳ profound effects on ATP and ROS levels, as well as release⟳ of prodeath proteins such as cytochrome c...”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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