Execution of Documents
/ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən ʌv ˈdɒkjʊmənts/
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- (n.) The act of signing legal documents in a manner that evidences intent to be bound and to give them legal effect.
The execution of documents must comply with formalities prescribed by law to ensure validity.
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Execution of documents typically requires proper signing, witnessing, and sometimes notarization to ensure enforceability and admissibility in legal proceedings.
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