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executor

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ex·ec·u·tor  (g-zky-tr, ks-kytr)
n.
1. A person who carries out or performs something.
2. Law A person who is appointed by a testator to execute the testator's will.
ex·ecu·tori·al (-tôr-l, -tr-) adj.
ex·ecu·tor·ship n.
executor
Noun
Law a person appointed by someone to ensure that the conditions set out in his or her will are carried out
executorial adj
executrix fem n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.executor - a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
executrix - a woman executor
fiduciary - a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary; "it is illegal for a fiduciary to misappropriate money for personal gain"
Translations
executor [ɪgˈzɛkjutəʳ] n → albacea m; testamentario
executor [ɪgˈzɛkjutəʳ] n → exécuteur/trice testamentaire
executor [ɪgˈzɛkjutəʳ] n → Testamentsvollstrecker(in) m(f)
executor [ɪgˈzɛkjutəʳ] n → esecutore/trice testamentario/a


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And my father, as the wicked Colonel's executor, has given it in charge to me to bring down here.
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"I appoint," he said, "as sole executor and trustee--Richard Turlington.
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And although one may not discuss Moses, he having been a mere executor of the will of God, yet he ought to be admired, if only for that favour which made him worthy to speak with God.
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