Execution

[,eksɪ'kjuːʃ(ə)n] or [,ɛksɪ'kjuʃən]

Definition

(noun.) the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; 'the agency was created for the implementation of the policy'.

(noun.) putting a condemned person to death.

(noun.) a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out.

(noun.) (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable.

(noun.) (computer science) the process of carrying out an instruction by a computer.

Editor: Sweeney--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of executing; a carrying into effect or to completion; performance; achievement; consummation; as, the execution of a plan, a work, etc.

(n.) A putting to death as a legal penalty; death lawfully inflicted; as, the execution of a murderer.

(n.) 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.

(n.) The carrying into effect the judgment given in a court of law.

(n.) A judicial writ by which an officer is empowered to carry a judgment into effect; final process.

(n.) The act of signing, and delivering a legal instrument, or giving it the forms required to render it valid; as, the execution of a deed, or a will.

(n.) That which is executed or accomplished; effect; effective work; -- usually with do.

(n.) The act of sacking a town.

Inputed by Heinrich

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Performance, operation, accomplishment, achievement, completion, consummation.[2]. Effect, something done.[3]. Mode of performance.[4]. Writ or warrant (for carrying out a judgment or sentence).[5]. Capital punishment, punishment of death.

Inputed by Bobbie