hanging offence
A crime so serious that it is punishable by means of death by hanging.
Word reached the ear of the prosecuting attorney of the only testimony that could establish a motive and make the crime a hanging offence.
hanging
/ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/
adj 5noun 3
Collocations
4ADJ.
above, all, beautiful, dark, long, low, near, old
The beautiful hanging gardens at the botanical center attracted thousands of visitors every spring.
VERB + HANGING
clouds, committed, cranes, don't, enjoy, fear, know, leave
The dark clouds hanging over the city made everyone think it would rain.
HANGING + NOUN
airport, ball, bandits, ceiling, himself, punishment, slider, table
The old chandelier hanging from the ceiling swayed gently in the breeze.
PREP.
about, around, from, in, on, out, until, with
There were clothes hanging on the line in the backyard.
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