executioner

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Iran remains one of the world’s top executioners, having put to death at least 203 prisoners since the start of this year alone, according to the Oslo-based group Iran Human Rights.

From Seattle Times

She’s won recognition abroad for her work, including her activism against the death penalty in Iran, which remains one of the world’s top executioners.

From Washington Times

“The judge and executioner are one and the same,” Mr. Demaidi said.

From New York Times

In “Next Generation,” this exchange would have led to a moralizing speech from Jean-Luc about how they cannot play judge, jury and executioner.

From New York Times

Pharmaceutical companies increasingly have barred executioners from using their drugs, saying they were meant to save lives.

From Seattle Times