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Caught and executed (4)

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I believe the answer is:

done

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This clue could be a double definition.

'caught' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with motion as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps there's a link between them I don't understand?

'executed' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'and' is the link.

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(Other definitions for done that I've seen before include "that may be said to seal a deal" , "Thoroughly cooked; accomplished" , "Concluded (and dusted?)" , "Finished like node" , "(Of food) well cooked" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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