executor
noun
ex·ec·u·tor ig-ˈze-k(y)ə-tər 
or in sense 1
ˈek-sə-ˌkyü- 1
a
: one who executes something
b
obsolete : executioner
2
a
: the person appointed by a testator to execute a will
b
: literary executor
executorial
ig-ˌze-k(y)ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl
adjective 
Example Sentences
He named his daughter as his executor.
Recent Examples on the Web Jody Allen was named executor of Allen’s vast estate, which owns the Blazers and the Seattle Seahawks. 
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oregonlive, 2 June 2022 Dear Amy: My husband is the executor of his parents’ will. Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 12 Aug. 2022 Dear Amy: My husband is the executor of his parents’ will. Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 Dear Amy: My husband is the executor of his parents’ will. Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2022 Dear Amy: My husband is the executor of his parents’ will. Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2022 And now Shakur’s sister, Sekyiwa Shakur, is suing the executor of Afeni’s estate over the profits of Tupac’s works. Adario Strange, Quartz, 4 Aug. 2022 It’s been reported that White’s son, Daryl White sued Glodean White, the former spouse of his father and the sole executor of his trust. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 2 Aug. 2022 Recently, Warner was even able to meet Daniels' long-time manager David Corlew, who is also the co-founder and executive director of Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project, and executor of Charlie's music catalog. Tricia Despres, PEOPLE.com, 5 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin exsecutor, from exsequi
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing executor
Legal Definition
executor
noun
ex·ec·u·tor ig-ˈze-kyə-tər
: a person named by a testator to execute or carry out the instructions in a will compare administrator
executor
noun
as in delegate
someone who is named to act on behalf of another He named his daughter as the executor of his will. Synonyms & Similar Words
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