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Word: Execute
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French executer, from medieval Latin executare, from Latin exsequi ‘follow up, punish’, from ex- ‘out’ + sequi ‘follow’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɛksɪkjuːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
put (a plan, order, or course of action) into effect
Short Definition:put plan, order, etc. into effect
Examples:- the corporation executed a series of financial deals
Definition:
carry out a sentence of death on (a legally condemned person)
Short Definition:carry out death sentence on person
Examples:- he was convicted of treason and executed
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