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executed

[ ek-si-kyoo-tid ]

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adjective

carried out or acted on; performed:
Doctors and nurses protested the central government's poorly executed offloading of healthcare responsibility to county governments.
put to death according to law:
Historically, an executed criminal was first buried in a public plot and only a year later transferred to the family grave.
murdered or assassinated, especially swiftly and dispassionately or with political motivation:
Videos even show the guerillas rejoicing over their executed victims.
produced from a design or concept, as a piece of art or other skilled work:
From the smoky wood flavors of seasonal appetizers to the finely executed desserts, the bistro keeps customers coming back for more.
Law.
1. (of a law, judicial sentence, etc.) put into force or effect:
  The Board is established for the purpose of hearing and deciding on appeals of a lawfully executed order.
2. (of a legal instrument) completed or transacted by fulfilling legal requirements, as by signing or sealing:
  To access this funding, municipalities must submit signed construction contracts and an executed loan agreement by June 17.
Computers. (of a program, routine, or instruction) carried out:
Press F11, and the most recently executed launch configuration will be launched.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of execute ( def ).

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of executed¹

execute ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

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He pointed over at the bench after he scored on a midrange jumper when the Lakers executed a play called for him early.

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House Republicans who have been pressed about their position have contended, despite a contrary view from experts, that the Trump cuts can be executed without taking services from Medicaid recipients.

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A vocal niche of fans was so disappointed that its follow-up, “The Rise of Skywalker,” executed an about-face and proclaimed that Rey was no less than the daughter of the Emperor himself.

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A majority of the “Harry Potter” illusions are executed by actors, who usually don’t have experience with magic.

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China has executed a man for fatally stabbing a 10-year-old Japanese boy last September, the Japanese embassy in China has told the BBC.

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