Index of English words, starting with "ex"

(1) - Executer (n.) One who performs or carries into effect. See Executor.

(1) - Executing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Execute

(1) - Execution (n.) The act of sacking a town.
(2) - Execution (n.) That which is executed or accomplished; effect; effective work; -- usually with do.
(3) - Execution (n.) The act of signing, and delivering a legal instrument, or giving it the forms required to render it valid; as, the execution of a deed, or a will.
(4) - Execution (n.) A judicial writ by which an officer is empowered to carry a judgment into effect; final process.
(5) - Execution (n.) The carrying into effect the judgment given in a court of law.
(6) - Execution (n.) The act of the mode of performing a work of art, of performing on an instrument, of engraving, etc.; as, the execution of a statue, painting, or piece of music.
(7) - Execution (n.) A putting to death as a legal penalty; death lawfully inflicted; as, the execution of a murderer.
(8) - Execution (n.) The act of executing; a carrying into effect or to completion; performance; achievement; consummation; as, the execution of a plan, a work, etc.

(1) - Executioner (n.) One who puts to death in conformity to legal warrant, as a hangman.
(2) - Executioner (n.) One who executes; an executer.

(1) - Executive (n.) An impersonal title of the chief magistrate or officer who administers the government, whether king, president, or governor; the governing person or body.
(2) - Executive (a.) Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect; as, executive talent; qualifying for, concerned with, or pertaining to, the execution of the laws or the conduct of affairs; as, executive power or authority; executive duties, officer, department, etc.