Formal Execution
/ˈfɔːrməl ɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The official and proper completion of a legal document or process in accordance with prescribed legal procedures.
The formal execution of the contract requires the signatures of all parties before it becomes binding.
- (n.) The act of carrying out a legal judgment or sentence according to established legal standards.
The formal execution of the court's judgment ensured that the defendant complied with the terms ordered.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'formal execution' often emphasizes compliance with statutory formalities, which may affect a document's validity or enforceability.
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