stagedexecution
nounUK /ˌsteɪdʒd ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən/
US /ˌsteɪdʒd ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən/
A pretend killing that is done as part of a play or show.
The actors practiced the staged execution so it would look real but safe.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A killing that is planned and carried out in a careful, deliberate way.
The detective described the crime as a staged execution rather than an accident.
3. The act of carrying out a plan or process in planned stages.
The staged execution of the project helped the team finish on time.
4. A public killing arranged to send a message or frighten people.
The rebels feared a staged execution in the town square.