executory

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

adjective

1. executive.
2. Law. to be performed or executed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of executory¹

1400–50; late Middle English executorie operative, being in effect < Late Latin ex ( s ) ecūtōrius executive. See execute, -tory ¹

Example Sentences

One columnist JC Punongbayan tweeted the order was "not immediate and executory", adding that it would be "business as usual".

From BBC

Spyglass sought and received a court ruling that Cohen’s production contract for “Silver Linings” was not executory, meaning that Spyglass was not liable for any prior contingent compensation obligations under the contract and that it purchased the rights to the film free and clear.

From Washington Times

“She can elevate it to the supreme court if she sees grave abuse of discretion in the Sandiganbayan’s decision. So this is not yet final and executory,” the assistant special prosecutor, Ryan Quilala,said, adding that Marco could also file for an application for bail.

From The Guardian

“She can elevate it to the Supreme Court if she sees grave abuse of discretion in the Sandiganbayan’s decision. So this is not yet final and executory,” assistant special prosecutor Ryan Quilala told reporters.

From Reuters

“Not even the Supreme Court has the power to modify a judgment that has become final and executory,” said IBP national president Abdiel Dan Fajardo.

From The Guardian