Executor
noun
A person who is in charge of carrying out the instructions in a deceased individual's will.
After her father's death, she was appointed as the executor of his will.
Often appears as...
- executor of the will
- appointed executor
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Formal
Technical
noun
A person or thing that accomplishes a task or deed.
The executor of her plans was finally seen in action.
Often appears as...
- executor of the mission
- effective executor
noun
A person who is in charge of carrying out the instructions in a deceased individual's will.
After her father's death, she was appointed as the executor of his will.
Often appears as...
- executor of the will
- appointed executor
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A person or thing that accomplishes a task or deed.
The executor of her plans was finally seen in action.
Often appears as...
- executor of the mission
- effective executor
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Specificity
Used in legal contexts to discuss inheriting responsibilities after someone's death.
The lawyer confirmed Sarah as the executor.
Pro Tip 2/3Seriousness
Carries a weight of responsibility and formality, often involving courts.
As executor, Michael had to file the will with the probate court.
Pro Tip 3/3Decision Making
The executor makes crucial decisions about a deceased’s estate and assets.
The executor decided to sell the property.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Specificity
Used in legal contexts to discuss inheriting responsibilities after someone's death.
The lawyer confirmed Sarah as the executor.
Pro Tip 2/3Seriousness
Carries a weight of responsibility and formality, often involving courts.
As executor, Michael had to file the will with the probate court.
Pro Tip 3/3Decision Making
The executor makes crucial decisions about a deceased’s estate and assets.
The executor decided to sell the property.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Specificity
Used in legal contexts to discuss inheriting responsibilities after someone's death.
The lawyer confirmed Sarah as the executor.
Pro Tip 2/3Seriousness
Carries a weight of responsibility and formality, often involving courts.
As executor, Michael had to file the will with the probate court.
Pro Tip 3/3Decision Making
The executor makes crucial decisions about a deceased’s estate and assets.
The executor decided to sell the property.
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and the teachers became the implicit executors of these programs. Not explicitly, but implicitly. And now, what was actually needed was not to actually train teachers further or to monitor their attendance but to tell them that what is most important
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and the teachers became the implicit executors of these programs. Not explicitly, but implicitly. And now, what was actually needed was not to actually train teachers further or to monitor their attendance but to tell them that what is most important
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Case File: Thomas Hamill...
zone April 9th was the one-year anniversary the fall of Baghdad turn our safety briefing with our military escorts and said we've got some executors when put
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Arthur Laffer
American Economist
My godfather was a man named Justin Dart. Some of you may remember Justin Dart. My younger son's name is Justin, named after Justin Dart. I was executor of his estate, and he was my godfather. I first really got time to spend with Ronald Reagan with Justin Dart personally, one-on-one.
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Vincent Piazza
American Actor
I feel a great responsibility playing a historical figure because whether they were good or bad, I feel like the person deserves a fair shake. It's like being the executor of their estate in some ways.
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Ward McAllister
American Celebrity
A dinner invitation, once accepted, is a sacred obligation. If you die before the dinner takes place, your executor must attend.
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Alexander Payne
American Director
The actors are the greatest executors of tone in a film. They're the most important cinematic component.
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Arthur Laffer
American Economist
My godfather was a man named Justin Dart. Some of you may remember Justin Dart. My younger son's name is Justin, named after Justin Dart. I was executor of his estate, and he was my godfather. I first really got time to spend with Ronald Reagan with Justin Dart personally, one-on-one.
Quote examples
Vincent Piazza
American Actor
I feel a great responsibility playing a historical figure because whether they were good or bad, I feel like the person deserves a fair shake. It's like being the executor of their estate in some ways.
Quote examples
Ward McAllister
American Celebrity
A dinner invitation, once accepted, is a sacred obligation. If you die before the dinner takes place, your executor must attend.
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Alexander Payne
American Director
The actors are the greatest executors of tone in a film. They're the most important cinematic component.
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