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   Execute , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Executed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Executing .] [F. exécuter, L. executus, exsecutus, p. p. of exequi to follow to the end, pursue; ex out + sequi to follow. See Second, Sue to follow up, and cf. Exequy.]
   To follow out or through to the end; to carry out into complete effect; to complete; to finish; to effect; to perform.
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   Why delays
   His hand to execute what his decree
   Fixed on this day?
   Milton.
   
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   To complete, as a legal instrument; to perform what is required to give validity to, as by signing and perhaps sealing and delivering; as, to execute a deed, lease, mortgage, will, etc.
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   To give effect to; to do what is provided or required by; to perform the requirements or stipulations of; as, to execute a decree, judgment, writ, or process.
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   To infect capital punishment on; to put to death in conformity to a legal sentence; as, to execute a traitor.
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   To put to death illegally; to kill. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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   (Mus.) To perform, as a piece of music or other feat of skill, whether on an instrument or with the voice, or in any other manner requiring physical activity; as, to execute a difficult part brilliantly; to execute a coup; to execute a double play.
   Syn. -- To accomplish; effect; fulfill; achieve; consummate; finish; complete. See Accomplish.
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   Execute, v. i.
   To do one's work; to act one's part or purpose. [R.]
   Hayward.
   
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   To perform musically.
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