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Why does the Prince sentence Romeo to banishment rather than death? Remember the

above decree by Prince Escalus in Act III Scene I after the deaths of Mercutio and
Tybalt,

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Romeo kills Tybalt over revenge therefore the prince doesn't sentence him to death. Hope this helps :)) I can elaborate more if you need.
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