Execution
/ɪɡˈzɛkjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of carrying out or putting into effect a legal document, order, or judgment.
The execution of the contract was completed yesterday.
- (n.) The carrying out of a sentence of death on a condemned person.
The execution took place at dawn as scheduled.
Forms
- executions
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'execution' often refers to both the formal completion of legal documents and the enforcement of court judgments; clarity requires specifying the context.
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