ex·e·cu·tion 
(ĕk′sĭ-kyshən)
(ĕk′sĭ-kyshən)n.
1.
a. The act of executing something.
b. The state of being executed.
2. The manner, style, or result of performance: The plan was sound; its execution, faulty.
3. The act or an instance of putting to death or being put to death as a lawful penalty.
4. Law
a. The carrying into effect of a court judgment.
b. A writ empowering an officer to enforce a judgment.
5. Archaic Effective, punitive, or destructive action.