I.an accomplishing, performance, execution (post-Aug.).
I. In gen.: “instituti operis,” Plin. 35, 8, 34, § 53: legis, Front. Aquaed. fin.—
II. Esp.
A. In jurid. lang., a judicial prosecution, indictment: “delictorum quorundam,” Dig. 47, 1, 1: “criminis, delicti,” ib. 50, 16, 131 fin.; cf. ib. 178, § 2.—
B. Jurisdiction, official authority: “exsecutionem ejus negotii libens suscepit (Corbulo),” Tac. A. 3, 31: “Syriae,” i. e. administration, government, id. ib. 15, 25.—
C. Of speech, a discussion, complete treatment: “differam hoc in praesenti: desiderat enim propriam et longam exsecutionem, etc.,” Sen. Ep. 52 fin.; id. Contr. 3 praef.; Quint. 5, 13, 27; Plin. Ep. 8, 14, 6.—Plur.: “exsecutiones rerum vitare,” Vulg. 2 Macc. 2, 32.
