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.