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executor

exe·cu·tor

UK/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɚ/ US/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːtɚ/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will

Origin

From Middle English executour, from Anglo-Norman executour, from Latin exsecūtor, agent noun of exsequor.

Phrases

  • dative executor
  • executor de son tort
  • literary executor
  • nominate executor
  • will executor

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