Meaning of 'execute'

[harry]

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #114 "Synonyms for kill and murder", question 4

In Middle Ages bandits and criminals were publicly ......... by hanging.

(a) killed
(b) assassinated
(c) executed
(d) slain

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #114 "Synonyms for kill and murder", answer 4

In Middle Ages bandits and criminals were publicly executed by hanging.

Correct answer: (c) executed

Your answer was: incorrect
In Middle Ages bandits and criminals were publicly assassinated by hanging.
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[Daniela]

Hi,
To execute means to put to death, especially by carrying out a lawful sentence.
Daniela
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