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Execute by strangulation (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

garrotte

'execute by strangulation' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for garrotte that I've seen before include "Apparatus for execution by strangulation" , "Instrument of execution by strangulation" , "Spanish killer" , "Apply throttle" , "Strangle with wire/cord" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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