prodeath

adj

Etymology

From pro- + death.

  1. inherited from *dʰówtus
  2. inherited from *dauþuz
  3. inherited from *dauþu
  4. inherited from dēaþ
  5. inherited from deeth
  6. prefixed as prodeath — “pro + death

Definitions

  1. pro-choice

    • A contrary view was expressed by Helen Cindrich, president of People Concerned for the Unborn Child. "He (Huyett) has not crumpled under the pressure of the well-funded prodeath profiteers," she said in a press release.
  2. Supporting capital punishment in a particular case or in general.

    • Rep. Gustave Groat Sr., R-Battle Creek, summed up the sentiments of many of the prodeath witnesses when he declared[…]
    • Despite its alleged predisposition, Dobbert's jury recommended a life sentence, 10-2, but Doherty argued that a prodeath jury is more likely to convict.
  3. triggering cell death

    • Damage or injury to mitochondria can have profound effects on ATP and ROS levels, as well as release of prodeath proteins such as cytochrome c...

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA