noun
execution of an offender's entire family
Historical term, predominantly used in the context of Chinese legal history as a severe deterrent punishment.
族誅は、古代中国で重罪に対する刑罰として行われた。
Zokuchū was carried out as a punishment for serious crimes in ancient China.
歴史書には、反逆罪で族誅に処された例が記されている。
Historical records describe cases where people were subjected to zokuchū for treason.