writ of execution

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noun

law a writ ordering that a judgment be enforced

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Words nearby writ of execution

writ large, writ of assistance, writ of certiorari, writ of election, writ of error, writ of execution, writ of extent, writ of prohibition, writ of right, writ of summons, written

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How to use writ of execution in a sentence

Recall how Clinton returned to Arkansas from the campaign trail to preside over the execution of a mentally disabled man.
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We happily hoist our egg nog in the air, embrace each other, and raise our out-of-tune voices in song.
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The execution of two police officers in cold blood has shocked the city and driven a deeper wedge between the cops and the mayor.
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I've got a writ here, Baptiste, and will be glad to have you tell me where this stuff of yours is so I can go and get it.
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This alone could hinder the execution of his appointment, for in other things he has excellent qualifications for the dignity.
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You never know when you are going to stumble upon a jewel in the most out-of-the-way corner.
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But it greatly equalizes and strengthens the fingers, and makes your execution smooth and elegant.
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Ripperda's attention was next directed to put his plan of escape, in train for execution.
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