executory

[ ig-zek-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

/ ɪgˈzɛk yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

Law. to be performed or executed.

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Origin of executory

1400–50; late Middle English executorie operative, being in effect < Late Latin ex(s)ecūtōrius executive. See execute, -tory¹

Words nearby executory

executive order, executive privilege, executive secretary, executive session, executor, executory, executrix, exedra, exegesis, exegete, exegetic

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Example sentences from the Web for executory

The contract is to be performed at a subsequent date, and constitutes an executory contract.
Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 3|Various
Every sort of legislative, judicial, or executory power are its creatures.
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. III. (of 12)|Edmund Burke
The first is called an executory, the other an executed, sale.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
A license may be executory, relating to a future act, or it may relate to an act already done or executed.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles

An unpaid promissory note is an executory contract, when paid it becomes an executed one.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles

British Dictionary definitions for executory

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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