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execution

1 of 1noun
/ˌɛk.sə.ˈkju.ʃən/
Forms:executions
1

the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another

  • The mob carried out an execution without trial.
  • The detective investigated the execution of the victim.
  • The journalist reported on the execution during the conflict.
  • Evidence suggested the execution was planned in advance.
  • Witnesses described the brutal execution.
Synonyms:
slayingmurder
2

the act of punishing a criminal by death

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  • The condemned man's execution was scheduled for dawn the following day.
  • Public opinion on the ethics of execution remains divided.
  • The execution of the convicted murderer sparked public protests against capital punishment.
  • The execution chamber is where the sentence of death is carried out.
  • The execution of political prisoners drew international condemnation from human rights organizations.
Synonyms:
death penaltyexecutingcapital punishment
3

the act of carrying out or performing a task, duty, or plan, typically with precision and adherence to specific instructions or objectives

  • The successful execution of the project relied on effective communication among team members.
  • The army's execution of the battle plan led to victory on the battlefield.
  • The chef's precise execution of the recipe resulted in a delicious meal.
  • The CEO's strategic execution of the business plan led to significant revenue growth.
  • The engineer's careful execution of the design ensured the stability of the structure.
Synonyms:
performancecarrying outcarrying into action
4

a court-authorized act enforcing a judgment by authorizing a sheriff or other official to carry it out

  • a court-authorized act enforcing a judgment by authorizing a sheriff or other official to carry it out
  • The court issued an execution to enforce payment.
  • Legal counsel advised on execution procedures.
  • The sheriff carried out execution of the court order.
  • Execution ensures compliance with civil judgments.
Synonyms:
writ of execution
5

(law) the process of ensuring that all instructions of a legal document are followed

Synonyms:
execution of instrument
6

the process by which a computer carries out instructions in a program

  • The execution of the program took several minutes.
  • Errors occurred during execution of the code.
  • Execution speed improved after optimizing the algorithm.
  • The system logs record each execution of a task.
  • Execution of the script produced the desired output.
Synonyms:
instruction execution