L'exécuteur (en. The executor)

/lɛɡzekytœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
One who carries out a task or a decision.
The executor of the will fulfilled their role with diligence.
L'exécuteur du testament a rempli son rôle avec diligence.
An agent responsible for enforcing a judicial decision.
The executor seized the assets in accordance with the court order.
L'exécuteur a saisi les biens conformément à l'ordonnance du tribunal.
A person responsible for the execution of an artistic work or a project.
The executor of the project coordinated the entire team.
L'exécuteur du projet a coordonné toute l'équipe.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to execute', from Latin 'exsequi', meaning 'to follow through to the end'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the executor of a will
A person designated to carry out the wishes of a deceased person according to their will.
l'exécuteur testamentaire
to be the executor of
To be tasked with executing a specific task for someone.
être l'exécuteur de
the role of the executor
The function or responsibilities of a person who executes tasks.
le rôle de l'exécuteur

Related Words

execution
The act of implementing or realizing something.
exécution
executor
A person who executes, who implements an action.
exécutant
contract
A legal agreement between two or more parties.
contrat

Slang Meanings

A hired killer.
He hired an executor to solve his problems.
Il a engagé un exécuteur pour régler ses problèmes.
Someone who makes decisions quickly.
He is a true executor; he never lets things drag on.
C'est un véritable exécuteur, il ne laisse jamais traîner les choses.