Kuolemaksi

Kuolemaksi is a Finnish term that translates to "to death" or "unto death." It is most commonly encountered in a historical context, specifically related to capital punishment in Finland. When a death sentence was passed, the individual was condemned "kuolemaksi," signifying that their life was forfeit. This phrase would have been an integral part of the legal proceedings and pronouncements of the time. The application of capital punishment in Finland has a long history, and the term Kuolemaksi reflects the formal language used in its administration. The practice of capital punishment has since been abolished in Finland, making "kuolemaksi" a term primarily associated with a past era of Finnish law and its severe penalties. Its usage is now largely confined to historical discussions and legal scholarship.