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Meaning of Executor
A person appointed to carry out the instructions in a will.
Definitions
- A person appointed by a testator to carry out the instructions in their will.
- * A person who carries out a task or set of tasks.
Etymology of Executor
The word "executor" comes from the Latin "executor", which is derived from "exsequi", meaning "to follow out" or "to carry out".
Historically, the term referred to a person who carried out the instructions in a will, and over time, its meaning has expanded to include anyone who carries out a task or set of tasks.
Example Uses
- The executor of the estate was responsible for distributing the assets according to the will.
- * She was appointed as the executor of her father's will, and she carried out his wishes with dignity and respect.