execute

To execute means to carry out or perform an action or obligation, such as executing a contract, order, or judgment; to sign or complete the formal requirements necessary to make a legal document effective, such as signing and delivering a contract, deed, or will;  to carry out a death sentence imposed by a court; or to enforce or carry out a monetary judgment, such as through seizure or sale of assets.

[Last reviewed in November of 2025 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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