Self-Executing Provision
/ˌself ɪkˈsɛkjutɪŋ prəˈvɪʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual clause or treaty provision that is effective and enforceable without further legislative action or judicial enforcement.
The treaty contained a self-executing provision that became immediately applicable upon ratification.
- (n.) A legal rule or constitutional clause that applies automatically without need for implementing legislation.
The court ruled that the constitutional amendment was a self-executing provision.
Forms
- self-executing provisions
Related terms
Commentary
Self-executing provisions operate without requiring additional action; clarity in drafting should distinguish these from non-self-executing clauses that require further steps to become effective.
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