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Put to death, usually by hanging, without a trial (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lynch

(Other definitions for lynch that I've seen before include "Kill illegally, by mob" , "Put to death without proper trial" , "Execute mob-handed without trial" , "Hang illegally as by mob" , "Hang (someone) illegally" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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