Decapitation [noun]

This sentence the parliament of Paris commuted, by a small majority, into decapitation before burning.

At the time appointed, Sogoro and his wife are tied to two crosses, and their children brought out for decapitation.

The point of the sarcasm is presumed to have been the connexion of Ralegh's influence with the decapitation of Essex.

It was now acting and re-acting on the lining of the serenader's olfactory organ in a manner to threaten final decapitation.

The said bard likewise brought away the head of Urien in his mantle, after his decapitation by the sword of an assassin.

She obtained an interview with the prefect, abused his gods and awaited the sentence which took the form of decapitation.

Medical reports indicate that in cases of decapitation even man may manifest similar reflex action in some cases.

The woman in question had been present at the decapitation of thirteen soldiers, condemned to death by the Duc d'Alva.

True it is that decapitation is a very common punishment in the Chinese army.

In front of them are sentries, for the palace is sacred, and entrance into it means decapitation.