executors
|ex-e-cu-tors|
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/ɪɡˈzɛkjətərz/
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/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtəz/
(executor)
will executor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'executor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'executor', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'sequi' meant 'to follow'.
Historical Evolution
'executor' changed from the Old French word 'executour' and eventually became the modern English word 'executor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who follows out or carries out', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person appointed to execute a will'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of their will.
The executors of the will ensured that the estate was distributed according to the deceased's wishes.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 05:18