Australian English Meaning of execution

execution

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Definitions and Meaning of execution in English

Wordnet

execution (n)

putting a condemned person to death

the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it

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

(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

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

the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order

unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

Webster

execution (n.)

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

The act of sacking a town.

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execution

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Failure to perform,nonfulfilment

executing => Executing, executer => executor, executed => Executed, execute => execute, executant => executant,