executed
Americanadjective
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carried out or acted on; performed.
Doctors and nurses protested the central government's poorly executed offloading of healthcare responsibility to county governments.
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put to death according to law.
Historically, an executed criminal was first buried in a public plot and only a year later transferred to the family grave.
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murdered or assassinated, especially swiftly and dispassionately or with political motivation.
Videos even show the guerillas rejoicing over their executed victims.
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produced from a design or concept, as a piece of art or other skilled work.
From the smoky wood flavors of seasonal appetizers to the finely executed desserts, the bistro keeps customers coming back for more.
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Law.
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(of a law, judicial sentence, etc.) put into force or effect.
The Board is established for the purpose of hearing and deciding on appeals of a lawfully executed order.
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(of a legal instrument) completed or transacted by fulfilling legal requirements, as by signing or sealing.
To access this funding, municipalities must submit signed construction contracts and an executed loan agreement by June 17.
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Computers. (of a program, routine, or instruction) carried out.
Press F11, and the most recently executed launch configuration will be launched.
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The Army contract, if executed at or near its full $500 million, would be the service’s largest-ever contract for small FPV drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Supreme Court told us in Slaughter that the president’s constitutional duty is to take care that the laws be faithfully executed.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
The army said the children and staff were rescued following "carefully planned and executed" operations alongside intelligence agencies, police and local vigilante groups.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
Completed buybacks — not just authorized repurchases but ones that are actually executed — are also running at a record pace, according to Rubin.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Although Billington was in fact hanged, at least two other Europeans were executed in North America before him.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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