electrocution

This term specifically describes the lethal or injurious effect of electricity. While it is often associated with capital punishment in a legal context, it is equally used to describe accidental deaths or injuries occurring in industrial or domestic settings.

In technical or medical discourse, the term "electric shock" is preferred for non-lethal incidents. Electrocution carries a much heavier connotation of fatality or permanent disability, making it an imprecise choice for minor electrical accidents.