executed

American  

[ek-si-kyoo-tid] / ˈɛk sɪˌkyu tɪd /

adjective

1. carried out or acted on; performed.

   Doctors and nurses protested the central government's poorly executed offloading of healthcare responsibility to county governments.

2. 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.

3. murdered or assassinated, especially swiftly and dispassionately or with political motivation.

   Videos even show the guerillas rejoicing over their executed victims.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Computers. (of a program, routine, or instruction) carried out.

   Press F11, and the most recently executed launch configuration will be launched.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of execute.

Other Word Forms

• unexecuted adjective
• well-executed adjective

Etymology

Origin of executed

execute ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

John Beggs KC, who is representing Nottinghamshire Police in the inquiry, said the force should have executed the warrant in a "timely manner", adding: "They failed to do so at all."

From BBC

It is true that he is the first member of the royal family to be arrested since his ancestor King Charles I was tried and executed at Westminster in 1649.

From The Wall Street Journal

The duo did find their footing, though, and executed a winding story that centers on their connection.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, the Mexican defence ministry said the operation was "planned and executed" by the country's special forces.

From BBC

“Fanatics executed to our specifications and has been an outstanding partner throughout,” the Red Sox’s final statement on the matter read.

From Los Angeles Times