cruel and unusual punishment


Definition: Meaning of, cruel and unusual punishment in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / krʊəl ənd;(ə)n;and ʌnˈjuːʒʊəl ˈpʌnɪʃm(ə)nt /

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  1. punishment prohibited by the 8th amendment to the U.S. Constitution; includes torture, degradation or punishment too severe for the crime committed
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