斬監候
zhǎn​jiān​hòu

delayed death penalty

  • created sense approved 斩监候/斬監候 · zhǎn​jiān​hòu · delayed death penalty — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    斩监候 / 斬監候

    zhǎn​jiān​hòu

    delayed death penalty

    (historical) a sentence of death with execution delayed until the next judicial review; specifically used during the Ming and Qing dynasties for criminals held in prison awaiting the autumn or imperial review for a final verdict

    斩 (literal) → 斩/斬 · zhǎn · to behead 监 (literal) → 监/監 · jiān · to imprison 候 (literal) → 候 · hòu · to wait

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