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EXECUTORY

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ex⋅ec⋅u⋅to⋅ry

  [ig-zek-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
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–adjective
1. executive.
2. Law. to be performed or executed.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME executorie operative, being in effect < LL ex(s)ecūtōrius executive. See execute, -tory 1
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ex·ec·u·to·ry   (ĭg-zěk'yə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to execution or administration; executive.

  2. In effect; operative.

  3. Law Intended to go into effect or having the potential of becoming effective at a future time; contingent.

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Main Entry: ex·ec·u·to·ry
Pronunciation: ig-'ze-ky&-"tOr-E
Function: adjective
: designed or of such a nature as to be performed in the future or to take effect on a future contingency executory portion of the contract —J. J. White and Railroad S. Summers> —compare CONTINGENT
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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