The excellence of the subject contributed much to
the happiness of the execution. --Dryden.
2. A putting to death as a legal penalty; death lawfully
inflicted; as, the execution of a murderer.
A warrant for his execution. --Shak.
3. The act of the mode of performing a work of art, of
performing on an instrument, of engraving, etc.; as, the
execution of a statue, painting, or piece of music.
The first quality of execution is truth. --Ruskin.
4. (Law)
(a) The carrying into effect the judgment given in a court
of law.
(b) A judicial writ by which an officer is empowered to
carry a judgment into effect; final process.
(c) The act of signing, and delivering a legal instrument,
or giving it the forms required to render it valid;
as, the execution of a deed, or a will.
5. That which is executed or accomplished; effect; effective
work; -- usually with do.
To do some fatal execution. --Shak.
6. The act of sacking a town. [Obs.] --Beau. & FL.