Synonyms for executor


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ig-zek-yuh-ter or for 1, ek-si-kyoo-ter
Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˈzɛk yə tər or for 1, ˈɛk sɪˌkyu tər


Définition of executor

Origin :
  • late 13c., from Anglo-French executour, from Latin executorem/exsecutorem, agent noun from exsequi/exsequi (see execution). Fem. form executrix is attested from late 14c.
  • noun trustee
Example sentences :
  • She had absolute faith in this man, who besides was the executor of my father's will.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • As for yourself, you know that you represent the late Captain's executor.
  • Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever
  • A married woman can be executor, administrator, guardian or trustee.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • A married woman may act as executor, administrator or guardian.
  • Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various
  • It was so agreeable to be on amicable terms with her father's executor.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 » by Various
  • And by November 29th Holbein's had come, and one executor's also, apparently.
  • Extract from : « Holbein » by Beatrice Fortescue
  • The executor was overwhelmed with horror, and asked time for thought.
  • Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 » by Various
  • You see he is the executor and administrator of Stephen Waller's estate.
  • Extract from : « Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman » by Emma Speed Sampson
  • "I will see Mr. Woodward's executor tomorrow morning," said Raeburn.
  • Extract from : « We Two » by Edna Lyall
  • Erected by Hieronymus Picus, fiduciary-commissioner and executor of her will.
  • Extract from : « Lucretia Borgia » by Ferdinand Gregorovius

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