Incapacitation refers to the goal of preventing convicted murderers (or other capital offenders) from killing (or committing other crimes) again by executing them.

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Incapacitation is one of the four traditional goals of punishment, and it aims to prevent offenders from committing any further crimes by removing their ability to do so. In the case of capital offenders, execution is seen as a way to prevent them from killing again.

Incapacitation Refers to the Goal of Preventing Convicted Murderers (Or