execution

Word Origin & History

mid-14c., from Anglo-French execucioun (late 13c.), Old French execucion "a carrying out" (of an order, etc.), from Latin executionem (nominative executio) "an accomplishing," noun of action from past participle stem of exequi/exsequi "to follow out," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + sequi "follow" (see sequel).

Sense of "act of putting to death" (mid-14c.) is from Middle English legal phrases such as don execution of deth "carry out a sentence of death." Literal meaning "action of carrying something into effect" is from late 14c. John McKay, coach of the woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers (U.S. football team), when asked by a reporter what he thought of his team's execution, replied, "I think it would be a good idea." Executor and executioner were formerly used indifferently, because both are carrying out legal orders.

Example Sentences forexecution

The execution is left entirely to your judgment and address.

The scheme was very simple, though I do not think it was at all difficult of execution.

There was no opportunity for us to put our plans in execution, in going down channel.

Tried for piracy, probably, and the execution of some, if not all of us.

Scarce had that thought crossed him than he hastened to put it into execution.

After enduring it for twenty-four hours he was led out to execution.

This purpose I resolved on, and immediately put it in execution.

I will issue the necessary warrants, and I will hand them over to you for execution.

The execution of almost all of our English brasses is due to native artists.

There was plenty of skill and execution, but precious little feeling.

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