What term refers to death caused by electrical shock?

The term that specifically refers to death caused by electrical shock is "electrocution." This term is derived from the combination of "electric" and "execution," initially used to describe the lethal application of electricity. Electrocution implies that the electric shock resulted in a fatal outcome, distinguishing it from other experiences of electric shock that may not result in death.

When discussing electrical shock more generally, it refers to the physical effects caused by the passage of electrical current through the body, which can vary in severity but does not necessarily imply a fatal outcome.

Electromotive force is a concept related to the voltage that drives current through a circuit, while electrical current refers to the flow of electric charge. Neither of these terms relates specifically to the event of death caused by an electric shock. Therefore, "electrocution" is the most precise term for this specific scenario.