1. a person appointed to carry out the terms of a will
Usage: legal
2. a person who carries out or puts into effect a plan, order, or course of action
Usage: formal

Examples

• She named her brother as executor of her will.
• The executor distributed the assets according to the deceased’s wishes.
• As executor of the estate, he had to settle all debts first.
• The court appointed a neutral executor when the family disagreed.
• The CEO served as executor of the company’s restructuring plan.
• He was chosen as executor because of his financial expertise.