释义 |
execution n. 1. The process of carrying out a sentence of death imposed by a court. See also capital punishment. 2. The enforcement of the rights of a judgment creditor. The term is often used to mean the recovery of a debt only, especially by seizure of goods belonging to the debtor under a writ of fieri facias or a warrant of execution. See also enforcement of judgment; equitable execution. 3. The completion of the formalities necessary for a written document to become legally valid. In the case of a deed, for example, this comprises the signing and delivery of the document. See also execution of will. |