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capital crimes  

Definition(s)

  • The criminal law relies on a rough principle of proportionality to determine the appropriate punishment for specific offenses. The most severe sanctions are reserved for the worst crimes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment; Capital Crimes]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-XWQB59WL-0

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