Meaning of prodeath | Babel Free
Definitions
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pro-choice US, derogatory
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Supporting capital punishment in a particular case or in general. derogatory, sometimes
- 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.