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(verb ) : to give by or as if by striking.
Ex:The United States is trying to inflict political and economic pressure on North Korea to prevent further nuclear testing. |
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(Noun ) : a putting to death especially as a legal penalty
Ex:He is in prison awaiting execution. |
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(verb) : to murder (a usually prominent person) by sudden or secret attack often for political reasons
Ex: They discovered a secret plot to assassinate the governor. |
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| (adjective) : : happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time |
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(noun) :a geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority
Ex:The goal of the expedition is to map unexplored territory. |
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