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Delay reduction hypothesis — In classical conditioning, the delay reduction hypothesis states that certain discriminative stimuli (DS) are more effective as conditioned reinforcers (CR) if they signal a decrease in time to a positive reinforcer or an increase in time to an… … Wikipedia
penalty for delay — punishment for being late, fine for a late payment … English contemporary dictionary
Capital punishment in the United States — This article is about capital punishment in the U.S. as a general overview. For the federal government s capital punishment laws, see Capital punishment by the United States federal government. Part of a series on Capital punishment … Wikipedia
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capital punishment — noun putting a condemned person to death (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑execution, ↑executing, ↑death penalty • Derivationally related forms: ↑execute (for: ↑executing), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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Capital punishment in the Republic of China — Capital punishment is a legal form of punishment in the Republic of China (Taiwan). Before 2000, Taiwan had a relatively high execution rate [http://fju.lawbank.com.tw/room reply.asp?tpid=395 tid=128] when some strict laws were still in effect in … Wikipedia
reprieve — I noun day of grace, deferment, delay, delay in execution, delay in punishment, dispensation, interval of ease, moratorium, pause, postponement, postponement of penalty, quittance, respite, respite from impending punishment, stay, stay of… … Law dictionary
reprieve — re·prieve || rɪ prɪËv n. respite from a sentence, delay or commutation of a punishment (esp. death sentence); postponement, delay v. delay a punishment (esp. death sentence); provide temporary relief … English contemporary dictionary
reprieved — re·prieve || rɪ prɪËv n. respite from a sentence, delay or commutation of a punishment (esp. death sentence); postponement, delay v. delay a punishment (esp. death sentence); provide temporary relief … English contemporary dictionary
