executor
noun
ex·ec·u·tor ig-ˈze-k(y)ə-tər 
or in sense 1
ˈek-sə-ˌkyü-
1
a
: one who executes something
b
obsolete : executioner
2
a
: the person appointed by a testator to execute a will
Examples of executor in a Sentence
He named his daughter as his executor.
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But Manus actually incorporates multiple AI agents to perform and verify tasks, including a planner agent that assigns tasks and an executor agent that can browse and interact with websites, create spreadsheets, use various software tools, and even code new applications. —
ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026 Midfielder Lia Godfrey struck first as the recipient of a good give-and-go and executor of a straightforward finish. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026 The bottom line Serving as executor involves legal and financial responsibilities that can take time to complete. —Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for executor
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ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026 Midfielder Lia Godfrey struck first as the recipient of a good give-and-go and executor of a straightforward finish. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, has been involved in an ongoing legal battle with the executors of the Michael Jackson estate Branca and McClain, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive fees and self-serving bonus payments. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026 The bottom line Serving as executor involves legal and financial responsibilities that can take time to complete. —Nancy Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for executor
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“Executor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/executor. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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executor
noun
ex·ec·u·tor ig-ˈzek-(y)ət-ər
in sense 1 also
ˈek-sə-ˌkyüt-
1
: a person who executes something
2
: the person named in a will to carry it out
Legal Definition
executor
noun
ex·ec·u·tor ig-ˈze-kyə-tər
: a person named by a testator to execute or carry out the instructions in a will
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