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executory
[ ig-zek-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ɪgˈzɛk yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
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adjective
Law. to be performed or executed.
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executive order, executive privilege, executive secretary, executive session, executor, executory, executrix, exedra, exegesis, exegete, exegetic
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executory
/ (ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
(of a law, agreement, etc) coming into operation at a future date; not yet effectivean executory contract
executive; administrative
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