01 v. t. To follow out or through to the end; to carry out into complete effect; to complete; to finish; to effect; to perform.
imp. & p. p.
Executed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Executing
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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?” — Milton.
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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.
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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.
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4.
To infect capital punishment on; to put to death in conformity to a legal sentence; as, to execute a traitor.
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5.
To put to death illegally; to kill.[Obs.]
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6.
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.(Mus.)
Syn.
To accomplish; effect; fulfill; achieve; consummate; finish; complete. See Accomplish.