Formal Execution

/ˈfɔːrməl ɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

Definitions

  1. (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.
  2. (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.

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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