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executed
[ ek-si-kyoo-tid ]
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.
- (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.
- (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 ).
Other Word Forms
- ܲ···ܳ· adjective
- ɱ-··ܳ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of executed1
Example Sentences
Customs and Border Protection executed a raid at a Home Depot in Pomona where officials say 10 people were arrested by agents who arrived in unmarked vehicles.
More than 1,000 civilians were tortured and executed, rights groups say.
He pointed over at the bench after he scored on a midrange jumper when the Lakers executed a play called for him early.
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.
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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