1 a carry out a sentence of death on (a condemned person). b kill as a political act.
2 carry into effect, perform (a plan, duty, command, operation, etc.).
3 a carry out a design for (a product of art or skill). b perform (a musical composition, dance, etc.).
4 make (a legal instrument) valid by signing, sealing, etc.
5 put into effect (a judicial sentence, the terms of a will, etc.).
Derivatives:
executable adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF executer f. med.L executare f. L exsequi exsecut- (as EX-(1), sequi follow)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.