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sentence — I n. judgment of a court 1) to impose, pass, pronounce (a) sentence 2) to carry out, execute a sentence 3) to serve (out) a sentence 4) to commute; reduce; suspend; vacate a sentence 5) a harsh, severe, stiff; light sentence 6) a death;… … Combinatory dictionary
execute — ex·e·cute / ek si ˌkyüt/ vt cut·ed, cut·ing 1: perform: as a: to carry out fully includes not only executed violence, but also threatened violence Louisiana Civil Code … Law dictionary
Execute — Ex e*cute, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Executed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Executing}.] [F. ex[ e]cuter, L. executus, exsecutus, p. p. of exequi to follow to the end, pursue; ex out + sequi to follow. See {Second}, {Sue} to follow up, and cf. {Exequy}.] 1. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
execute — ► VERB 1) carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, etc.). 2) carry out a sentence of death on (a condemned person). 3) perform (an activity or manoeuvre). 4) Law make (a legal instrument) valid by signing or sealing it. 5) Law carry out (a… … English terms dictionary
execute — [ek′si kyo͞ot΄] vt. executed, executing [ME executen < OFr executer, back form. < executeur: see EXECUTOR] 1. to follow out or carry out; do; perform; fulfill [to execute another s orders] 2. to carry into effect; administer (laws, etc.) 3 … English World dictionary
Sentence capitale — Peine de mort Application de la peine de mort dans le monde Abolie pour tous les crimes … Wikipédia en Français
execute — /ˈɛksəkjut / (say eksuhkyooht) verb (t) (executed, executing) 1. to carry out; accomplish: to execute a plan; to execute an order. 2. to perform or do: to execute a manoeuvre; to execute a gymnastic feat. 3. to inflict capital punishment on; put… …
execute — verb ( cuted; cuting) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French executer, from execucion execution Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to carry out fully ; put completely into effect < execute a command > 2. to do what is provided or… … New Collegiate Dictionary
execute — executable, adj. executer, n. /ek si kyooht /, v., executed, executing. v.t. 1. to carry out; accomplish: to execute a plan or order. 2. to perform or do: to execute a maneuver; to execute a gymnastic feat. 3. to inflict capital punishment on;… … Universalium
execute — [14] The original meaning of execute in English was ‘carry out’, but the sense ‘kill judicially’ had already developed by the end of 203 explain the 15th century (it comes from the notion of ‘carrying out’ a sentence). The word comes via Old… … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
