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John 19:31 (MSG)

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31 Then the Jews, since it was the day of Sabbath preparation, and so the bodies wouldn't stay on the crosses over the Sabbath (it was a high holy day that year), petitioned Pilate that their legs be broken to speed death, and the bodies taken down.

Definition(s):
Pilate (Pie-lat): armed with a dart