👉 Guillotinism is a term used in the context of French history, specifically during the 17th and 18th centuries. It refers to the execution of men executed by guillotine as part of the process of executing suspected criminals for crimes such as piracy, treason, and war crimes. The guillotine was a long blade that was used in many countries around the world, including France, and it is one of the most famous weapons used during the French Revolution.