kruːsɪˈfɪkʃən
Method of execution by fixing to a cross, especially as used by Romans.
Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:
Matthew 23:34, KJV
And Pilate answered and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews? And they cried out again, Crucify him. Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him
Mark 15:12-14, KJV
Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee? Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin
John 19:10-11, KJV
σταύρωσις /staurōsis/
Koine Greek, Eastern Mediterranean
crucifixioun /crucifixioun/
Middle English, England
crucifixionem /crucifixionem/
Late Latin, Roman Empire