Execution

Definition:

An Executioner punishes an individual (Executed) with death as a consequence of some action of the Evaluee (the Reason).

FEs:

Core:

Executed [Executed]
Semantic Type
Sentient
The Executed is the person who is killed by the Executioner in retribution for the crime that the Executed was convicted of.
       He was to be HANGED in the morning.
 

Executioner [Agt]
Semantic Type
Sentient
The Executioner is the individual who performs the execution.
       The truth is, we have all PUT them TO DEATH.
 
Non-Core:
Degree [Degr]
Semantic Type
Degree
Degree to which event occurs.

Depictive [Depict]
This FE identifies anyDepictive phrase describing a participant in the action.
       He was EXECUTED with only a loincloth on.
 

Execution [Action]
The punishment of death given to the Executed by the Executioner.

Instrument [Ins]
Semantic Type
Physical_entity
This FE identifies the Instrument with which an Executioner performs an execution.

Manner [Manr]
Semantic Type
Manner
Any description of the execution event which is not covered by more specific FEs, including secondary effects (quietly, loudly), and general descriptions comparing events (the same way). Moreover, it may indicate salient characteristics of the Executioner that also affect the action (presumptuously, coldly, deliberately, eagerly, carefully).

Means [Mns]
Semantic Type
State_of_affairs
The action that is taken that accomplishes the execution
       EXECUTION by lethal injection is certainly humane.
 

Place [Place]
Semantic Type
Locative_relation
Where the execution takes place.

Projectile []

Purpose [Purp]
Semantic Type
State_of_affairs
The purpose for which the execution is carried out.

Reason [Reas]
Semantic Type
State_of_affairs
Often, there is a constituent expressing the REASON for the Judge's judgment which the Executioner is carrying out. It is usually a for-PP, e.g. I ADMIRE you for your intellect.
       He was put before a FIRING SQUAD for refusing to take orders.
 

Result [Result]
Result of an event

Time [Time]
Semantic Type
Time
When the execution occurs.

Inherits From: Killing, Rewards_and_punishments
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Lexical Units

ejecutar.v, fusilar.v

Created by infinity on Fri Aug 31 19:27:26 CEST 2001