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execution

noun

  1. the act of executing; specif.,
    1. a carrying out, doing, producing, etc.
    2. a putting to death as in accordance with a legally imposed sentence
  2. the manner of doing or producing something, as of performing a piece of music or a role in a play
  3. Archaic effective action, esp. of a destructive nature
  4. Law
    1. a writ or order, issued by a court, giving authority to put a judgment into effect
    2. the legal method afforded for the enforcement of a judgment of a court
    3. the act of carrying out the provisions of such a writ or order
    4. the making valid of a legal instrument, as by signing, sealing, and delivering

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