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execution
[ ek-si-kyoo-shuhn ]
noun
- the act or process of executing.
- the state or fact of being executed.
- the infliction of capital punishment or, formerly, of any legal punishment.
- the process of performing a judgment or sentence of a court:
The judge stayed execution of the sentence pending appeal.
- a mode or style of performance; technical skill, as in music:
The pianist's execution of the sonata was consummate.
- effective, usually destructive action, or the result attained by it (usually preceded by do ):
The grenades did rapid execution.
- Law. a judicial writ directing the enforcement of a judgment.
- Computers. the act of running, or the results of having run, a program or routine, or the performance of an instruction.
execution
/ ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən /
noun
- the act or process of executing
- the carrying out or undergoing of a sentence of death
- the style or manner in which something is accomplished or performed; technique
as a pianist his execution is poor
- the enforcement of the judgment of a court of law
- the writ ordering such enforcement
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Other Words From
- exe·cution·al adjective
- nonex·e·cution noun
- preex·e·cution noun
- reex·e·cution noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of execution1
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Example Sentences
Recall how Clinton returned to Arkansas from the campaign trail to preside over the execution of a mentally disabled man.
The execution of two police officers in cold blood has shocked the city and driven a deeper wedge between the cops and the mayor.
Their intentions may be good, but their execution and insight are lousy.
Heavily armed Simbas had already arrived at the missionary house and were lining up families in the backyard for execution.
If they were well thought through, with a clear plan of execution, she was in, and ready to go to the mat.
This alone could hinder the execution of his appointment, for in other things he has excellent qualifications for the dignity.
But it greatly equalizes and strengthens the fingers, and makes your execution smooth and elegant.
Ripperda's attention was next directed to put his plan of escape, in train for execution.
Important orders for new books are now in course of execution, the volumes being due early in this year's session.
Many persons impede their execution by not keeping the thumb independent enough of the rest of the hand.
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