executory

adjective

ex·​ec·​u·​to·​ry ig-ˈze-k(y)ə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce executory (audio)
1
: designed or of such a nature as to be executed in time to come or to take effect on a future contingency
2
: relating to administration

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Lightstone moved for a summary judgment, arguing that the emoji constituted a valid signature, which NewYork law requires for purposes of an executory contract. Jack Griner, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2022 As a test case, Spyglass sued Silver Linings Playbook producer Bruce Cohen and sought a determination that his contract was not executory, meaning that obligations under the deal had been substantially performed. Eriq Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2020 Spyglass anticipated that the resolution of this dispute would aid in determining the executory nature of similar contracts. Eriq Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of executory was in 1592

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“Executory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executory. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

executory

adjective
ex·​ec·​u·​to·​ry ig-ˈze-kyə-ˌtōr-ē How to pronounce executory (audio)
: designed or of such a nature as to be performed in the future or to take effect on a future contingency
cancellation of the executory portion of the contractJ. J. White and R. S. Summers
compare contingent
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