Definitions
sign in the presence of witnesses
Word origin
From Old French executer (French exécuter), from Latin exsecutus, past participle of exsequor (“to follow (up/through)”, particularly in the sense “to go through with a deed or punishment”), from ex- (“out”) + sequor (“to follow”).
Used in a sentence
“There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.”
“According to international treaties, it is illegal to execute prisoners of war.”
“Was not thy Father, Richard, Earle of Cambridge, / For Treaſon executed in our late Kings dayes?”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Carry out formally”7 letters
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