execution
noun
the act or process of executing.
executions
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pluralof execution.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He wrote a court opinion in 2005 ending executions for murderers who were under age 18 at the time of their crime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Gregg said that death sentences and executions could resume because the court was satisfied that the penalty could be administered in a way that guaranteed that capital defendants would be treated fairly and equally.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
There have not been any executions in the country for several years.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
Hengaw said it was deeply concerned by the speed at which trials, sentencing and executions have been taking place, along with "a complete lack of transparency" in judicial proceedings.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
Even though capital punishment quadrupled within a decade, there were still only 478 executions in the entire United States during the 1990s.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
