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Definition of "electrocution" []

  • The accidental death or suicide by electric shock. (noun)
  • Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair. (noun)
  • A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not. (noun)

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Use "electrocution" in a sentence
  • "Army electrocution death -- "Army accuses contractors of 'negligent homicide' for electrocution#" (1 / 22 / 09)."
  • "Mavromatti said his latest performance art -- what he calls his electrocution "experiment" -- will be live-streamed."
  • "Does this mean that electrocution is not a constitutional means of execution?"