self-executing

Needs no trigger

Self-executing describes something that takes effect automatically without requiring additional action or intervention.

A self-executing treaty becomes law upon ratification without further legislation.

A self-executing contract clause triggers automatically when conditions are met.

In computing, a self-executing file runs when opened.

The term appears most often in legal and technical contexts where automatic implementation matters.

code

script

Written words for performance

runtime · initialization · compiler · interpreter · daemon · batch · macro · autorun · shell · payload

automation

workflow

Sequential task progression

routine · task · event-driven · background · orchestration · pipeline · hands-free · unattended · preset · programmed

autonomous

standalone

Complete without attachments

built-in · inherent

legal

contract

Enforceable written agreement

enforcement · default · remedy · obligation · breach · compliance · stipulation · condition · binding · agreement

Opposites
automaticity of implementation

self-executingcontingent

Conditional or representative group

dormant · conditional · pending

dependency on external authority

self-executinghortatory

Serving to encourage

aspirational · precatory · advisory · unenforceable · dead letter

automaticity

self-executingmanual

Written instructions for use

non-automatic · inert · passive · dependent · hand-operated

Family

self, execute, executing, executed, executes, execution, executions, executor, executors

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