CEFR C1

executor

noun

Meaning

A person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the instructions and wishes of their will.

Examples

The will named his eldest daughter as the sole executor of his estate.
As executor, she was responsible for paying debts and distributing assets according to the will.

Synonyms: administrator, fiduciary, personal representative

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executor (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtər/

Definition

A person or institution appointed by a testator to carry out the instructions and wishes of their will.

Examples

The will named his eldest daughter as the sole executor of his estate.
As executor, she was responsible for paying debts and distributing assets according to the will.
Choosing a reliable executor is crucial to ensure your final wishes are respected.

How to Use executor

executor of a will/estate (prepositional phrase): The person responsible for carrying out the terms of a specific will or managing a specific estate. — "He served as the executor of his grandmother's will for several months."

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