Execution
Definition of Execution
Ex`e`cu´tion | n. | 1. | The act of executing; a carrying into effect or to completion; performance; achievement; consummation; as, the execution of a plan, a work, etc. | | 2. | A putting to death as a legal penalty; death lawfully inflicted; as, the execution of a murderer; to grant a stay of execution.A warrant for his execution. - Shak. | | 3. | The act of the mode of performing a work of art, of performing on an instrument, of engraving, etc.; as, the execution of a statue, painting, or piece of music. | | 4. | The mode of performing any activity; as, the game plan was excellent, but its execution was filled with mistakes. | | 5. | (Law) The carrying into effect the judgment given in a court of law. | | 6. | That which is executed or accomplished; effect; effective work; - usually with do.To do some fatal execution. - Shak. | | 7. | The act of sacking a town. |
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