History quiz

What does executed mean?

Executed has several meanings depending on the context in which it is used:

1. In law:

- Capital punishment: The carrying out of a death sentence imposed by a court of law.

- Legal document: The signing or formalizing of a legal document, such as a contract or will, making it legally binding.

2. In computing:

- Program execution: The process of running a computer program, where the instructions in the program are interpreted and carried out by the computer.

3. In business and finance:

- Order execution: The process of fulfilling an order, such as buying or selling stocks, by a broker or financial institution.

- Contract execution: The completion and fulfillment of the terms and conditions of a contract between parties.

4. In general usage:

- Accomplishment: Successfully completing a task or project.

- Carrying out: Putting a plan or idea into action.

The context of the sentence or conversation will typically make it clear which meaning of "executed" is intended.