01 n. The act of executing; a carrying into effect or to completion; performance; achievement; consummation; as, the execution of a plan, a work, etc.
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The act of executing; a carrying into effect or to completion; performance; achievement; consummation; as, the execution of a plan, a work, etc.“The excellence of the subject contributed much to the happiness of the execution.” — Dryden.
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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.
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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 first quality of execution is truth.” — Ruskin.
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The mode of performing any activity; as, the game plan was excellent, but its execution was filled with mistakes.
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The carrying into effect the judgment given in a court of law.(Law)
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That which is executed or accomplished; effect; effective work; -- usually with do.“To do some fatal execution.” — Shak.
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The act of sacking a town.[Obs.]