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Very, very, very interesting topic.
One reason for the capital punishment in the kingdoms of Men might be treason.
I believe Theoden might have chosen to kill Grima if he wanted to, as it is suggested in the movie, however he decided to give him a chance to repent.
Denethor, on the other side, seemed ready to use this punishment, as he says in his answer to Pippin's oath - "oathbreaking with vengeance"
However it is not made clear if treason would be punished with the capital punishment, but it could well be so.
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