EXECUTION in a Sentence

Learn EXECUTION from example sentences; some of them are from classic books. These examples are selected from a corpus with 300,000 sentences, including classic works and current mainstream media. Some sentences also link to their contexts.
327 example sentences for EXECUTION, such as:
1. The Pardon Board has no power to stop execution.
2. There was an execution put into our house, for rent.
3. had put in a funereal execution and taken possession.
4. Deliberate before you begin, then execute with vigour.
5. In Britain only could he further the execution of his plan.
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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 Meanings and Examples of EXECUTION
execution
 n.  a routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out
 n.  (law) the completion of a legal instrument (such as a contract or deed) by signing it (and perhaps sealing and delivering it) so that it becomes legally binding and enforceable
Classic Sentence: (201 in 14 pages)
1  The day for the execution of the Turk was fixed, but on the night previous to it he quitted his prison and before morning was distant many leagues from Paris.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 14
2  In Britain only could he further the execution of his plan.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 19
3  But I discovered no trace of him and was beginning to conjecture that some fortunate chance had intervened to prevent the execution of his menaces when suddenly I heard a shrill and dreadful scream.
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley
Context  Highlight   In Chapter 23
4  It could have betokened nothing short of the anticipated execution of some noted culprit, on whom the sentence of a legal tribunal had but confirmed the verdict of public sentiment.
The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Context  Highlight   In II. THE MARKET-PLACE
5  When Marianne was recovered, the schemes of amusement at home and abroad, which Sir John had been previously forming, were put into execution.
Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 11
6  had put in a funereal execution and taken possession.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XXXV
7  We agreed that it should be carried into execution, and that Provis should never recognize us if we came below Bridge, and rowed past Mill Pond Bank.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter XLVI
8  After three days more of recovery, I went down to the old place to put it in execution.
Great Expectations By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In Chapter LVII
9  I felt extremely flattered by this arrangement, and we commenced carrying it into execution that very evening.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 7. MY 'FIRST HALF' AT SALEM HOUSE
10  I am far from sure that I believed there was anything hopeful in it, but my mind was thoroughly made up that it must be carried into execution.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 12. LIKING LIFE ON MY OWN ACCOUNT NO BETTER, I FO...
11  A plan had occurred to me for passing the night, which I was going to carry into execution.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 13. THE SEQUEL OF MY RESOLUTION
12  There was an execution put into our house, for rent.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 34. MY AUNT ASTONISHES ME
13  Not that her happiness was of long duration,' pursued Traddles, 'for, unfortunately, within a week another execution came in.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 34. MY AUNT ASTONISHES ME
14  'Then he must be constantly set free again, and taken out of execution,' said my aunt.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 54. Mr. MICAWBER'S TRANSACTIONS
15  As I advanced in the execution of this task, I felt it more and more, and roused my utmost energies to do it well.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 58. ABSENCE
Example Sentence: (126 in 9 pages)
1  Dodd made no appeal of his death sentence and, further, instructed his attorney to sue anyone who succeeds in delaying his execution.
2  The Pardon Board has no power to stop execution.
3  I can imagine no greater miscarriage of justice than the execution of an innocent man.
4  He was arrested for obstruction of a police officer in the execution of his duty.
5  His original idea was good, but his execution of the scheme was disastrous.
6  Many people believe that execution has no place in the penal system of a civilized society.
7  He can let the court's decision stand and permit the execution.
8  Before being taken to the execution chamber he acknowledged that he deserved punishment, but he said it was unfair that he was paying the ultimate price while his co-defendant, his girlfriend, who was charged as a juvenile, had the chance of a normal life.
9  He immediately pleaded guilty, but broke down and wept as the presiding judge, Justice Michael Scott, donned a ceremonial black cap to order his execution by hanging.
10  There were no arches left, and all the players, except the King, the Queen, and Alice, were in custody and under sentence of execution.
11  By the end of half an hour or so there were no arches left, and all the players, except the King, the Queen, and Alice, were in custody and under sentence of execution.
12  As soon as he learned of its existence, the dictator ordered the execution of all of the members of the junta.
13  A heavily armed man whose girlfriend was being evicted from her apartment Wednesday killed four people, including the new owner and a court bailiff who were shot execution style.
14  Pubic officers are the servats and agents of the people, to execute the laws which the people have made.
15  Deliberate before you begin, then execute with vigour.