executioner
noun
ex·e·cu·tion·er
ˌek-si-ˈkyü-sh(ə-)nər 
: one who executes
especially
: one who puts to death
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Iran is the world's most prolific executioner after China, according to rights groups.
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CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Since when does the mayor become the judge, jury and executioner for law enforcement?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Pine has been chosen, unconsciously or not, by Roper as his heir and executioner.
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Her husband is the judge, jury and executioner.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Since when does the mayor become the judge, jury and executioner for law enforcement?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Pine has been chosen, unconsciously or not, by Roper as his heir and executioner.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Her husband is the judge, jury and executioner.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Executioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executioner. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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executioner
noun
ex·e·cu·tion·er
ˌek-sə-ˈkyü-sh(ə-)nər
: a person who carries out a sentence of death
Legal Definition
executioner
noun
ex·e·cu·tion·er
ˌek-si-ˈkyü-shə-nər
: one who puts another to death in fulfillment of a judicial death sentence
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