executor
Americannoun
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a person who executes, carries out, or performs some duty, job, assignment, artistic work, etc.
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Law. a person named in a decedent's will to carry out the provisions of that will.
noun
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law a person appointed by a testator to carry out the wishes expressed in his will
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a person who executes
Other Word Forms
- executorial adjective
- executorship noun
- preexecutor noun
- subexecutor noun
- unexecutorial adjective
Etymology
Origin of executor
1250–1300; Middle English executour < Latin execūtor, equivalent to execū ( tus ) ( execute ) + -tor, -tor; replacing Middle English esecutor < Anglo-French essecutour < Latin, as above
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Example Sentences
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He was listed as an executor on one of Epstein’s earlier wills.
The lawyer’s last words to us were we might have to appoint a new executor if his condition continues to deteriorate.
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You could be asked for probate documents, a letter from the executor and/or a death certificate to confirm this cash is from a legal source.
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According to his will, signed on 28 January 2013 and seen by the BBC, Martin made the Wadleys his executors and trustees, leaving his estate to them in the event of his death.
From BBC
For this reason, a professional trustee, executor or POA may be a better choice than a family member.
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