execution
noun
- the act of executing; specif.,
- a carrying out, doing, producing, etc.
- a putting to death as in accordance with a legally imposed sentence
- the manner of doing or producing something, as of performing a piece of music or a role in a play
- Archaic effective action, esp. of a destructive nature
- Law
- a writ or order, issued by a court, giving authority to put a judgment into effect
- the legal method afforded for the enforcement of a judgment of a court
- the act of carrying out the provisions of such a writ or order
- the making valid of a legal instrument, as by signing, sealing, and delivering
See execution in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ĕkˌsĭ-kyo͞oˈshən)
nouna. The act of executing something.
b. The state of being executed.
- The manner, style, or result of performance: The plan was sound; its execution, faulty.
- The act or an instance of putting to death or being put to death as a lawful penalty.
- Law
a. The carrying into effect of a court judgment.
b. A writ empowering an officer to enforce a judgment.
c. Validation of a legal document by the performance of all necessary formalities.
- Archaic Effective, punitive, or destructive action.
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