firing squad
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Tweet n. 1. a. A method of execution in which a group of law enforcement officers or soldiers are designated to shoot a person condemned to death. b. A group of people designated to shoot a person condemned to death. 2. A detachment of soldiers chosen to fire a salute, as at a military funeral. In all senses also called firing party. |
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