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."

Synonyms of executor

Words with a similar meaning to executor:

• administrator
• fiduciary
• personal representative

Antonyms of executor

Words with the opposite meaning to executor:

• testator
• beneficiary

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