Puts into effect (8)
'puts into effect' is the definition.
('execute' can be a synonym of 'put into effect')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for executes that I've seen before include "Carries out and legally kills" , "Carries out and puts to death" , "Carries out or inflicts capital punishment" , "Does away with" , "Carries out something" .)
'puts into effect' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for enacts that I've seen before include "sanctions" , "Turns a bill into law" , "Establishes by law" , "Passes formally into law" , "Performs" .)