Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɛkjətər/
noun A person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their will.
A1 An executor is a person who carries out the instructions in a will after someone has died.
A2 The executor of the estate had to distribute the assets according to the deceased's wishes.
B1 The executor of the project was responsible for overseeing the team and ensuring deadlines were met.
B2 As the executor of the company, she had the authority to make important decisions on behalf of the board.
C1 The executor of the trust had to carefully manage the funds to ensure they were used for the beneficiaries' benefit.
C2 Being named as the executor of the will was a daunting task, requiring careful attention to detail and legal responsibilities.
formal The executor of the will is responsible for carrying out the deceased person's wishes.
informal My aunt is the executor of my grandfather's estate.
slang I heard that the executor of the company's layoffs is facing backlash from the employees.
figurative As the team captain, she acted as the executor of the coach's game plan on the field.
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