Executed: meaning, definitions and examples
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executed
[ ˈɛksɪkjuːtɪd ]
legal context
Executed refers to the act of carrying out a sentence of death on an individual who has been convicted of a serious crime, typically murder. This term indicates that the legal processes have been completed and the individual has been put to death according to the laws in place. The method of execution can vary and often includes methods such as lethal injection, electrocution, or hanging. The term can also extend to the execution of orders or directives in various contexts, representing the successful completion of a task or duty.
Synonyms
accomplished, carried out, fulfilled, performed
Examples of usage
- The inmate was executed after years of legal appeals.
- The state carried out the execution as scheduled.
- She executed the plan flawlessly.
- The contract was executed in a timely manner.
Translations
Translations of the word "executed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 executado
🇮🇳 निष्पादित
🇩🇪 ausgeführt
🇮🇩 diekskusi
🇺🇦 виконаний
🇵🇱 wykonany
🇯🇵 実行された
🇫🇷 exécuté
🇪🇸 ejecutado
🇹🇷 icra edilen
🇰🇷 실행된
🇸🇦 تم التنفيذ
🇨🇿 provedený
🇸🇰 vykonaný
🇨🇳 执行的
🇸🇮 izveden
🇮🇸 frammista
🇰🇿 орындалған
🇬🇪 შესრულებული
🇦🇿 icra edilmiş
🇲🇽 ejecutado
Etymology
The word 'executed' has its roots in the Latin word 'executus', which means 'to follow out or to carry out'. This Latin term comes from 'ex' meaning 'out' and 'sequi' meaning 'to follow'. The term evolved through Middle English before settling into its modern usage in the 14th century. Over time, 'executed' has come to encompass not only the legal sense of carrying out a death sentence but also the broader application of performing tasks and duties. In legal terminology, it has gained significance with the establishment of organized legal systems, especially following the establishment of capital punishment laws. The multifaceted nature of the word reflects the complexities of its applications in both legal and general contexts, emphasizing the act of bringing something to completion.