execution

[Ex`e*cu·tion]

The planning stage of building a tree house is the fun part the hard part is the execution of your plan. Execution is taking an idea and actually making it happen.

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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.

Noun
the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance"

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unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

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the act of accomplishing some aim or executing some order; "the agency was created for the implementation of the policy"

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putting a condemned person to death

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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

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(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

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


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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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The act of sacking a town.


Execution

Ex`e*cu"tion , n. [F. ex'82cution, L. executio, exsecutio.] 1. 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.
2. A putting to death as a legal penalty; death lawfully inflicted; as, the execution of a murderer.
A warrant for his execution.
3. 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.
4. (Law) (a) The carrying into effect the judgment given in a court of law. (b) A judicial writ by which an officer is empowered to carry a judgment into effect; final process. (c) 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. 5. That which is executed or accomplished; effect; effective work; -- usually with do.
To do some fatal execution.
6. The act of sacking a town. [Obs.] Beau. & FL.

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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Usage Examples

The American attitude towards efficiency and execution should always underlie architecture.

Art is beauty, the perpetual invention of detail, the choice of words, the exquisite care of execution.

Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion.

No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.

Young people are fitter to invent than to judge fitter for execution than for counsel and more fit for new projects than for settled business.

The Supreme Court of the United States... has validated the Nazi method of execution in... concentration camps, starving them to death.

Every step and every movement of the multitude, even in what are termed enlightened ages, are made with equal blindness to the future and nations stumble upon establishments, which are indeed the result of human action, but not the execution of any human design.

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Other Usage Examples

It is most necessary to avoid rusticity in any way, whether in material, design, or execution.

Nothing drew me to the film business. I was propelled by the fear and anxiety of Vietnam. I had been drafted into the Marines. My brother was already serving in Vietnam. I bought, if you will, a stay of execution - both literally and figuratively - and went on to graduate school of business from the law school that I was attending.

A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.

For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps.

A wise nation should cultivate a political spirit that allows opponents to cooperate without fearing an automatic execution from their core supporters. Who knew that the real rogues in American politics would be the ones who dare to get along?

Bush reiterated his stand to conservatives opposing his decision on stem cell research. He said today he believes life begins at conception and ends at execution.

I'm committed to increasing long-term value for shareholders and am confident we will continue to do so through the successful execution of our core strategic priorities: the creation of high quality, branded content and experiences, the use of technology, and creating growth in numerous and exciting international markets.

In the execution of Presidential decisions work to be true to his views, in fact and tone.

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