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execute
/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/
verb
To kill as punishment for capital crimes.
"There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes."
To carry out; to put into effect.
"I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned."
To perform.
"to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly"
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