noun
The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
The state of being accomplished.
The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.
(law) The carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will.
(now rare) Specifically, the seizure of a debtor's goods or property in default of payment.
(law) The formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect.
(computing) The carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer.