executed

[ ek-si-kyoo-tid ]

adjective

1. carried out or acted on; performed:

   Doctors and nurses protested the central government's poorly executed offloading of healthcare responsibility to county governments.

2. 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.

3. murdered or assassinated, especially swiftly and dispassionately or with political motivation:

   Videos even show the guerillas rejoicing over their executed victims.

4. 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.

5. Law.
   1. (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.

   2. (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.

6. Computers. (of a program, routine, or instruction) carried out:

   Press F11, and the most recently executed launch configuration will be launched.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of execute ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·ex·e·cut·ed adjective
• well-ex·e·cut·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of executed¹

execute ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

On Wednesday, detectives executed a search and arrest warrant and discovered the costume and claws.

From Los Angeles Times

The wounded patients were then taken away from the hospital grounds where "at least two of them were executed", the charity said.

From BBC

“No one deserves the fate of being executed and then set on fire in the middle of the desert in a desperate attempt by a killer to cover up his crimes.”

From Los Angeles Times

The momentum–turning plays that the Rams executed during their three-game winning streak were noticeably absent on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins in a 23-15 defeat before 72,474 at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

These adjustments can cost thousands of pounds up front, but, if properly executed, they could improve comfort and reduce people’s bills in the long-run.

From BBC