vulnerable execution
[ˈvʌlnərəbəl ɪɡˈzɛkjəʃən]
nounpl: vulnerable executions
execução vulnerável
1. A situation in law where a defendant is executed despite having significant legal defects, inadequate legal representation, or procedural irregularities that should have prevented or delayed the execution
The case raised concerns about vulnerable execution due to the defendant's mental illness and ineffective counsel.
O caso levantou preocupações sobre execução vulnerável devido à doença mental do réu e à assistência jurídica ineficaz.
2. In computing/cybersecurity: the act of running code or a system that is exposed to security risks or exploits
The vulnerable execution of the outdated software left the network open to attacks.
A execução vulnerável do software desatualizado deixou a rede aberta a ataques.
This term is primarily used in formal legal discourse regarding capital punishment debates and in cybersecurity professional contexts. In Brazil, discussions about vulnerable execution in criminal justice contexts are often connected to broader debates about human rights and judicial reform. In the US, it frequently appears in appeals and legal advocacy regarding death penalty cases.
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave oneself open to execution
execution with a stacked deck
security vulnerability compromise
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