Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Lack or neglect of execution; nonperformance: as, the inexecution of a treaty.

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  • noun Neglect of execution; nonperformance.

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  • noun Failure to execute or carry out.

Etymologies

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in- +‎ execution

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Examples

  • Very early after the arrival of a British minister here mutual explanations on the inexecution of the treaty of peace were entered into with that minister.

    A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 1, part 1: George Washington 1878

  • Madison's speech alarmed the country, especially the sensitive mercantile classes, for whose losses, by spoliations, the treaty made provision, and those who were dependant upon trade, because they feared its influence in causing the inexecution of the treaty, and consequent war with Great Britain, by which their interests would be seriously effected.

    Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. Benson John Lossing 1852

  • He also called attention to the inexecution of the treaty of 1783, and the relations of the United

    Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. Benson John Lossing 1852

  • The President took up the subject with more vehemence than I have seen him show, and decided without reserve, that not only what had passed on the inexecution of the treaty should go in as public, (in which Hamilton and Knox had divided in opinion from Randolph and myself,) but also that those respecting the stopping our corn should go in as public, (wherein, Hamilton, Knox, and Randolph had been against me).

    The Anas 1818

  • These were, 1, the inexecution of the treaty; 2, the restraining our commerce to their own ports and those of their friends.

    The Anas 1818

  • I urged, especially, the duty now incumbent on the President, to lay before the legislature and the public what had passed on the inexecution of the treaty, since Mr. Hammond's answer of this month might be considered as the last we should ever have; that, therefore, it could no longer be considered as a negotiation pending.

    The Anas 1818

  • To Mr. Hammond, inquiring when we shall have an answer on the inexecution of the treaty.

    The Anas 1818

  • These were, 1. the inexecution of the treaty; 2. the restraining our commerce to their own ports and those of their friends.

    Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 Thomas Jefferson 1784

  • I urged, especially, the duty now incumbent on the President, to lay before the legislature and the public what had passed on the inexecution of the treaty, since Mr. Hammond's answer of this month might be considered as the last we should ever have; that, therefore, it could no longer be considered as a negotiation pending.

    Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 Thomas Jefferson 1784

  • The inexecution of the Treaty of Utrecht, in conse - quence of Parliamentary opposition, and the diffi - culties with which the Commercial Treaty with France was carried through the House of Com - mons, in 17B7, had been already noticed.

    The Debates and proceedings in the Congress of the United States 1789

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