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verb

Execute v. t. (past & past part. executed; pres. part. executing)

1.

To follow out or through to the end; to carry out into complete effect; to complete; to finish; to effect; to perform. "Why delays His hand to execute what his decree Fixed on this day?"

2.

To complete, as a legal instrument; to perform what is required to give validity to, as by signing and perhaps sealing and delivering; as, to execute a deed, lease, mortgage, will, etc.

3.

To give effect to; to do what is provided or required by; to perform the requirements or stipulations of; as, to execute a decree, judgment, writ, or process.

4.

To infect capital punishment on; to put to death in conformity to a legal sentence; as, to execute a traitor.

5.

To put to death illegally; to kill. (Obs.)

6.

(Mus.) To perform, as a piece of music or other feat of skill, whether on an instrument or with the voice, or in any other manner requiring physical activity; as, to execute a difficult part brilliantly; to execute a coup; to execute a double play.

Synonyms: To accomplish; effect; fulfill; achieve; consummate; finish; complete. See Accomplish.

Execute v. i.

1.

To do one's work; to act one's part or purpose. (R.)

2.

To perform musically.

noun

executing n. Putting a condemned person to death.

Synonyms: execution, capital punishment, death penalty.

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Etymology of 'Executing'

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