early 15c., from Late Latin crucifixionem (nominative crucifixio), noun of action from past participle stem of crucifigere "kill by crucifixion; fasten to a cross" (see crucify).

Crucifixion [N] [S]a common mode of punishment among heathen nations in early times. It is not certain whether it was known among the ancient Jews; probably it was not. The modes of capital punishment [..]

By sacrificing himself at the Crucifixion Christ redeemed Mankind. After three days in the tomb, Christ rose from the dead (see the entry for Resurrection). His death on the cross is described in all [..]

A method of carrying out the death penalty which involved physical abuse of the victim, stripping him/her of all clothing, tying or nailing the arms and legs to a cross or stake, and abandoning the v [..]

a common mode of punishment among heathen nations in early times. It is not certain whether it was known among the ancient Jews; probably it was not. The modes of capital punishment according to the M [..]

was in used among the Egyptians, (Genesis 40:19) the Carthaginians, the Persians, (Esther 7:10) the Assyrians, Scythains, Indians, Germans, and from the earliest times among the Greeks and Romans. Whe [..]

If you chance to dream of the crucifixion, you will see your opportunities slip away, tearing your hopes from your grasp, and leaving you wailing over the frustration of desires.   

(n) the act of executing by a method widespread in the ancient world; the victim's hands and feet are bound or nailed to a cross(n) the death of Jesus by crucifixion(n) the infliction of extremel [..]

An important method of capital punishment, particularly among the Persians, Seleucids, Jews, Carthaginians, and Romans from about the 6th century BC to the 4th century AD. Constantine the Great, the f [..]

the method by which Jesus was killed. He was nailed to a cross until death. Covenant

The nailing of Jesus to the cross - this is a common Christian symbol.