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    • execute :kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
      • In some states, criminals are executed

    • execute :murder in a planned fashion
      • The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed

    • execute :put in effect
      • carry out a task|execute the decision of the people|He actioned the operation

    • execute :carry out the legalities of
      • execute a will or a deed

    • execute :carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
      • Run the dishwasher|run a new program on the Mac|the computer executed the instruction

    • execute :carry out or perform an action
      • John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters|the skater executed a triple pirouette|she did a little dance

    • execute :sign in the presence of witnesses
      • The President executed the treaty

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