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Added 10 October 2026

executor

/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɚ/ noun

Latin root: exsecūtor Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about executor at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will.

Origin

From Middle English executour, from Anglo-Norman executour, from Latin exsecūtor, agent noun of exsequor.

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