executory
Americanadjective
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(of a law, agreement, etc) coming into operation at a future date; not yet effective
an executory contract
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executive; administrative
Etymology
Origin of executory
1400–50; late Middle English executorie operative, being in effect < Late Latin ex ( s ) ecūtōrius executive. See execute, -tory 1
Example Sentences
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One columnist JC Punongbayan tweeted the order was "not immediate and executory", adding that it would be "business as usual".
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2022
The plan proceeds expressly on the idea of enfeebling the regular executory power.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund
Every sort of legislative, judicial, or executory power are its creatures.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund
Many articles must remain executory only, and not executed till carried into effect; and until that is done by some public act, the former sovereignty must remain.
From The Oregon Territory Its History and Discovery by Twiss, Travers
Lord Dorchester wrote—"The death of Buckingham causes no changes; the king holds in his own hands the total direction, leaving the executory part to every man within the compass of his charge."
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 by Disraeli, Isaac
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