Execution Date
/ɪkˈsɛkjʊʃən deɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) The date on which a legal document is signed or formally executed, marking the document's validity and effective commencement.
The execution date of the contract was May 1, 2023, which triggered the parties' obligations.
- (n.) The date set by a court for carrying out a judgment, such as the enforcement of a death sentence or order.
The execution date for the court's judgment was scheduled two weeks after the final appeal.
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Commentary
Precise identification of the execution date is crucial to determine the onset of rights and duties under a legal instrument or order.
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