Execute vs. Prosecute — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Execute and Prosecute
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Execute
To put into effect; carry out
A government that executes the decisions of the ruling party.
Prosecute
To initiate or conduct a criminal case against
Prosecute a defendant for murder.
Execute
To perform; do
Execute a U-turn.
Prosecute
To initiate or conduct (a civil case or legal action)
Prosecute a lawsuit for libel.
Execute
To create (a work of art, for example) in accordance with a prescribed design.
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Prosecute
To initiate or conduct legal proceedings regarding (an offense, for example)
Prosecute drug possession.
Execute
To make valid, as by signing
Execute a deed.
Prosecute
To pursue (an undertaking, for example) until completion; continue to the very end
Prosecute a war.
Execute
To perform or carry out what is required by
Execute the terms of a will.
Prosecute
To carry on, engage in, or practice (an occupation or business).
Execute
To put to death, especially by carrying out a lawful sentence.
Prosecute
To chase or pursue (a vessel)
"He held a dispatch saying that [they] had prosecuted and probably killed an Echo-class missile submarine" (Tom Clancy).
Execute
(Computers) To run (a program or instruction).
Prosecute
To initiate or conduct legal proceedings
Decided to prosecute.
Execute
(transitive) To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime. Category:en:Capital punishment
There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.
According to international treaties, it is illegal to execute prisoners of war.
Prosecute
To start criminal proceedings against.
To prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot
Execute
(transitive) To carry out; to put into effect.
Your orders have been executed, sir!
I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.
Prosecute
To charge, try.
Execute
(transitive) To perform.
To execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly
To execute a turn in ballet
Prosecute
To seek to obtain by legal process.
To prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law
Execute
To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
To execute a contract
Prosecute
(transitive) To pursue something to the end.
To prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim
Execute
To start, launch or run
To execute a program
Prosecute
To follow or pursue with a view to reach, execute, or accomplish; to endeavor to obtain or complete; to carry on; to continue; as, to prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim.
I am beloved Hermia;Why should not I, then, prosecute my right ?
Execute
To run, usually successfully.
The program executed, but data problems were discovered.
Prosecute
To seek to obtain by legal process; as, to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law.
Execute
To follow out or through to the end; to carry out into complete effect; to complete; to finish; to effect; to perform.
Why delaysHis hand to execute what his decreeFixed on this day?
Prosecute
To pursue with the intention of punishing; to accuse of some crime or breach of law, or to pursue for redress or punishment, before a legal tribunal; to proceed against judicially; as, to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot.
To acquit themselves and prosecute their foes.
Execute
To complete, as a legal instrument; to perform what is required to give validity to, as by signing and perhaps sealing and delivering; as, to execute a deed, lease, mortgage, will, etc.
Prosecute
To follow after.
Execute
To give effect to; to do what is provided or required by; to perform the requirements or stipulations of; as, to execute a decree, judgment, writ, or process.
Prosecute
To institute and carry on a legal prosecution; as, to prosecute for public offenses.
Execute
To infect capital punishment on; to put to death in conformity to a legal sentence; as, to execute a traitor.
Prosecute
Conduct a prosecution in a court of law
Execute
To put to death illegally; to kill.
Prosecute
Bring a criminal action against (in a trial);
The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson
Execute
To perform, as a piece of music or other feat of skill, whether on an instrument or with the voice, or in any other manner requiring physical activity; as, to execute a difficult part brilliantly; to execute a coup; to execute a double play.
Prosecute
Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in;
She pursued many activities
They engaged in a discussion
Execute
To do one's work; to act one's part or purpose.
Execute
To perform musically.
Execute
Kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment;
In some states, criminals are executed
Execute
Murder execution-style;
The Mafioso who collaborated with the police was executed
Execute
Put in effect;
Carry out a task
Execute the decision of the people
He actioned the operation
Execute
Carry out the legalities of;
Execute a will or a deed
Execute
Carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine;
Run the dishwasher
Run a new program on the Mac
The computer executed the instruction
Execute
Carry out or perform an action;
John did the painting, the weeding, and he cleaned out the gutters
The skater executed a triple pirouette
She did a little dance
Execute
Sign in the presence of witnesses;
The President executed the treaty
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