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executioner

[ ek-si-kyoo-shuh-ner ]

noun

  1. an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuance of a legal warrant.
  2. a person who executes an act, will, judgment, etc.


executioner

/ ˌɛ°ì²õɪˈ°ìÂá³ÜËʃə²ÔÉ™ /

noun

  1. an official charged with carrying out the death sentence passed upon a condemned person
  2. an assassin, esp one appointed by a political or criminal organization
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of executioner1

First recorded in 1555–65; execution + -er 1
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The state allows witnesses to observe the death from behind bulletproof glass, but the executioners are hidden from view to protect their identities.

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He says that the articles were untrue and that The Guardian "played the role of judge, jury and executioner" of his career and reputation.

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His followers have physically threatened those few who showed any inkling that they might oppose him and his executioner, Elon Musk, a man charged with the destruction of the federal workforce.

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In "Not Like Us," Lamar transforms into an omnipresent aura — almost a God-like figure that ultimately becomes judge, jury and executioner.

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He does, however, have three more meetings with executioner Henry before he can escape home for Christmas.

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