executorial
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the execution or performance of a task: "executorial" describes something pertaining to the act of carrying out, performing, or implementing a plan, duty, or command.
- Pertaining to the role of an executor: In legal contexts, "executorial" refers to the duties, powers, or functions of an executor (a person appointed to administer a deceased person's estate).
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The document outlined the executorial responsibilities of the committee. (It described the duties related to carrying out tasks.)
- He was given full executorial authority to manage the estate. (He had the power to execute the administration of the estate.)
Advanced Usage
"executorial function": the specific role or duty of executing something.
- The board delegated the executorial function to the new manager. (They assigned the task of implementation to the manager.)
"executorial capacity": the ability or authority to perform an execution-related role.
- She acted in an executorial capacity for the project. (She served as the person responsible for carrying it out.)
Variants and Related Words
Executor (n): a person appointed to execute a will or carry out a task.
- The executor of the will distributed the assets. (The person responsible for carrying out the will's instructions.)
Executory (adj): relating to the execution of a contract or duty; not yet fully performed.
- The contract is executory, meaning it still requires action. (It is pending performance.)
Synonyms
- Administrative: relating to the management or execution of tasks.
- Implemental: serving to carry out or put into effect.
Phrasal Verbs
- None directly associated with "executorial".
Related Idioms
- None directly associated with "executorial".