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Translate files Execution
/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or course of action.
The execution of the project was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
The legal process of carrying out a death sentence.
The execution was scheduled for next month after several appeals were denied.
The act of performing a task or movement.
Her flawless execution of the dance routine impressed the audience.
The formal signing or sealing of a document, making it legally valid.
The execution of the contract took place at the notary's office.
Etymology
From Latin 'executio', from 'ex-' (from) + 'sequi' (to follow).
Common Phrases and Expressions
capital punishment:
The legal penalty of death for certain crimes.
executioner:
A person who carries out a death sentence.
execution of a plan:
The process of putting a plan into action.