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EXECUTION

Categories: Criminal Law

Definition (1910 Edition)

' tué que use into a legal estate of the same

consists in putting the sentence of the law in force. $3 Bi. Comm. 412. The carrying into effect of the sentence or judgment of a court. U.S. v. Nourse, 9 Pet. 28, 9 I. Ed. 31;
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.