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Added 9 October 2026

execution

/ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ noun

In Latin: functiō, exsecūtiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about execution at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
The state of being accomplished.
The mission's successful execution lifted the troops' morale.
The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.

Origin

From Old French execution (c.1360), from Latin exsecutiō, an agent noun from exsequor (“to follow out”), from ex (“out”) + sequor (“follow”). Equivalent to execute + -ion.

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