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From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It has become quite fashionable to be the victim of paranoia.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
criminallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪmənəli/
in a shameful manner
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
culprit's
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From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
Dr
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From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading It has become quite fashionable to be the victim of paranoia.
flagrantadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪɡrənt/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
forty-fouradjective
being four more than forty
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has become quite fashionable to be the victim of paranoia.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has become quite fashionable to be the victim of paranoia.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
madmennounUS /ˈmædmən/
plural of “madman” — an insane person
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
paranoianounUS /ˌperəˈnɔɪə/
a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur
From this reading It has become quite fashionable to be the victim of paranoia.
permitsnounUS /pərˈmɪts/
plural of “permit” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It has become quite fashionable to be the victim of paranoia.
quotesnounUS /kwoʊts/
plural of “quote” — a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
recognizesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
Richter's
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From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
sovereigntynounUS /ˈsɑːvrənti/
government free from external control
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
statisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has become quite fashionable to be the victim of paranoia.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading It has become quite fashionable to be the victim of paranoia.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading The occasional criminal "represents by far the largest class of our prison population, hence is the greatest menace to social well-being."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus Mr. Ellis quotes from Dr. Richter's statistics showing that in Germany, one hundred and six madmen, out of one hundred and forty-four criminal insane, were condemned to severe punishment.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "The insane criminal really can no more be considered a criminal than a child, since he is mentally in the same condition as an infant or an animal."[3] The law already recognizes that, but only in rare cases of a very flagrant nature, or when the culprit's wealth permits the luxury of criminal insanity.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But on the whole the "sovereignty of justice" still continues to punish criminally insane with the whole severity of its power.
