Here's why they fit the description:
* Administration of Justice: Historically, public executions were a common way to carry out sentences for serious crimes. They were seen as a form of deterring future crime and upholding the law.
* Entertainment: Sadly, many people viewed executions as a form of entertainment, often drawing large crowds who would gather to witness the event.
It's important to note that this practice is viewed as barbaric today, and public executions are universally condemned as a violation of human rights.