Garrotes are a form of torture and execution that involve strangling the victim with a cord or rope. The term 'GARROTE' is derived from the Spanish word for 'STICK, ' and it has been used as a form of punishment since ancient times. In modern times, garroting is still used in some countries as a form of capital punishment. It is also sometimes used as a form of torture, where the victim is slowly strangled until they pass out or die.