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Legal Definitions - impalement

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Definition of impalement

Definition: Impalement is an ancient form of punishment where a sharp pole is thrust through a person's body.

Example: In medieval times, impalement was a common form of execution for traitors and enemies of the state.

This definition explains that impalement is a brutal form of punishment that was used in the past. The example given shows how it was used as a form of execution for those who were considered enemies of the state. This definition and example are written in simple language that a high school student can understand.

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Simple Definition

Impalement is an old way of punishing people by sticking a sharp pole through their body. It was also called empalement. To make a group of people who will decide if someone is guilty or not, we use a process called empaneling or impaneling. This is when we swear in a jury. People who helped others with lawsuits in the past were called emparnours.

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