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decapitation [Brit dɪkapɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n, ˌdiːkapɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n, Am dəˌkæpəˈteɪʃ(ə)n] N

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decapitation

décapitation f

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décapitation (accident)

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décapitation (exécution)

beheading, decapitation

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decapitation N no pl

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décapitation f

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The actual act of decapitation in the iconography is rare, but does appear from time to time. en.wikipedia.org

Accidental decapitation can be the result of an explosion, car or industrial accident, improperly administered execution by hanging or other violent injury. en.wikipedia.org

Mature fly larvae typically emerge from the host between the head and thorax (but rarely result in decapitation), and pupate outside the host body. en.wikipedia.org

While the vampire's simplified internal organ structure makes it difficult to harm it with attacks to the body, decapitation will result in the vampire's death. en.wikipedia.org

In other cases of decapitation it seems possible that it was evidence of religious ritual (presumably human sacrifice) or execution. en.wikipedia.org

However, in instances of decapitation, the sacrifice was intended to signify rebirth and creation. en.wikipedia.org

They include splitting the opponent in half both horizonally or vertically, decapitation, artery rupture, organ removal, limb slicing. en.wikipedia.org

The japes or practical jokes of the novel begin with a statue's unconventional decapitation. en.wikipedia.org

Decapitation (without seppuku) was also considered a very severe and degrading form of punishment. en.wikipedia.org

A failed decapitation strike carries the risk of immediate, massive retaliation by the targeted opponent. en.wikipedia.org

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