A "Death Sentence" is a legal ruling in which a court orders that a person convicted of a serious crime, often murder, is to be executed as punishment. This sentence is typically reserved for the most heinous offenses and is part of the criminal justice system in some countries. The process involves trials, appeals, and often significant public debate regarding its morality and effectiveness. The methods of execution can vary widely, including lethal injection, electrocution, or hanging. The use of the death penalty is controversial, with arguments for and against it based on issues like deterrence, wrongful convictions, and human rights. Some regions have abolished it, while others continue to enforce it.