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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Executed (); p. pr. & vb. n.Executing ().] [F. excuter, 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 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. 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. 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. 4. To infect capital punishment on; to put to death in conformity to a legal sentence; as, to execute a traitor. 5. To put to death illegally; to kill. [Obs.] Shak. 6. (Mus.) To perform, as a piece o Ex"ecute v. i. 1. To do one's work; to act one's part or purpose. [R.] Hayward. 2. To perform musically. スポンサード リンク
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