Collocations for execution - noun
1. killing sb as an official punishment
ADJ.
public | mass | judicial | extrajudicial | summary | political | mock
VERB + EXECUTION
order
The tribunal ordered the execution of 42 coup plotters.
The tribunal ordered the execution of 42 coup plotters.
carry out
Executions were carried out in the prison yard.
Executions were carried out in the prison yard.
face
If caught, the men could face execution.
If caught, the men could face execution.
await
prisoners who are on death row awaiting execution
prisoners who are on death row awaiting execution
suffer
(formal) She was taken prisoner and suffered eventual execution.
(formal) She was taken prisoner and suffered eventual execution.
attend, watch, witness
EXECUTION + VERB
take place
A bell was tolled when executions took place.
A bell was tolled when executions took place.
PREP.
~ by
execution by hanging
execution by hanging
PHRASES
a stay of execution
(= a delay in an execution being carried out) The judge had granted a stay of execution.
(= a delay in an execution being carried out) The judge had granted a stay of execution.
2. carrying out a plan/order
ADJ.
successful
the successful execution of the contract
the successful execution of the contract
VERB + EXECUTION
stay, suspend
The court has discretion to stay or suspend execution of the order.
The court has discretion to stay or suspend execution of the order.
PHRASES
the execution of your duty
She was charged with obstruction of a police officer in the execution of his duty.
She was charged with obstruction of a police officer in the execution of his duty.
a stay of execution
(= a delay in an order being carried out)
(= a delay in an order being carried out)