Execution

/ˌɛksɪˈkjuʃən/ noun

Definition

the carrying out of a plan, order, or course of action; the killing of someone as a legal punishment

Etymology

from Latin executio, from exsequi 'to follow out, accomplish'

Kelly Says

Context determines whether it means implementation or capital punishment

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