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postexecution

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

After execution (the government-sanctioned killing of a criminal).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The postexecution DNA test showed he was innocent.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

After execution (the running of a computer program, etc.).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From post- + execution.