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American Patriot Hanged as a Spy

Definition

An American patriot hanged as a spy refers to an individual who was executed by hanging due to being convicted of spying during a time of war or conflict, while actively supporting the cause of independence, freedom, or patriotism in the United States of America.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun

1. The term can be used as a noun to describe a historical figure who was considered an American patriot but was ultimately hanged as a spy.
2. During the American Revolutionary War, several American patriots were condemned to be an American patriot hanged as a spy due to their espionage activities against the British.

2. Verb

1. As a verb, it can describe the act of executing an individual by hanging them for alleged acts of espionage against the interests of the nation.
2. The authorities firmly believed in using capital punishment, and thus, they american patriot hanged as a spy those suspected of working against the nation's independence.

Sample Sentences

1. Nathan Hale, an American patriot, was famously american patriot hanged as a spy by the British forces during the Revolutionary War.
2. The spy was arrested and subsequently sentenced to be american patriot hanged as a spy for passing classified information to the enemy.
3. The town gathered to witness the execution of an american patriot hanged as a spy, serving as a reminder to others considering treasonous acts.

Related Products

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• Books on the American Revolutionary War
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• Books on Executions in History