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self executing

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self-ex⋅e⋅cut⋅ing

[self-ek-si-kyoo-ting, self-]
–adjective
going into effect immediately without the need of supplementary legislation: a self-executing treaty.

Origin:
1865–70
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Main Entry: self–ex·e·cut·ing
Pronunciation: 'self-'ek-s&-"kü-ti[ng]
Function: adjective
: taking effect immediately without the need for implementing legislation or further judicial action self–executing judgment>
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