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executioner

[ ek-si-kyoo-shuh-ner ]

noun

  1. an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuance of a legal warrant.
  2. a person who executes an act, will, judgment, etc.


executioner

/ ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənə /

noun

  1. an official charged with carrying out the death sentence passed upon a condemned person
  2. an assassin, esp one appointed by a political or criminal organization
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of executioner1

First recorded in 1555–65; execution + -er 1
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Example Sentences

I decided from the start that I would only be the prosecutor, essentially, I would try my best to never be judge, jury and executioner, because I already had too much power in my hands.

When the executioners administered a sedative, midazolam, to John Grant, 60, as he was strapped to a gurney, he began seizing and vomiting, according to the Associated Press, which sent a reporter to witness the execution.

The executioner Raikoh’s movements would be swift and sudden, yet his hair and armor would trail in ways that gave off a sense of flow.

Virginia, on the other hand, was a prolific executioner for decades.

From Time

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"Princes are but princes, though I grant you the Executioner's Son is a good one," answered the priest.

He told the Executioner, he was a strong man, and Prayed to be put out of misery as soon as possible.

Charity begins at home, is the voice of the World; yet is every man his greatest enemy, and as it were, his own Executioner.

Executioner, constables, and sergeants, all thought their last hour was come.

There is a stranger of an Executioner chanced to be passing the road, just as I sent out, and he looking for work.

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