executory

American  

[ig-zek-yuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪgˈzɛk yəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

1. executive.

2. Law. to be performed or executed.

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executory British  

/ -trɪ, ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtərɪ /

adjective

1. (of a law, agreement, etc) coming into operation at a future date; not yet effective

   an executory contract

2. executive; administrative

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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

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

They have done little; and what they have done is good for nothing,—for it is totally destitute of an executory principle.

From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund

A plan of favoritism for our executory government is essentially at variance with the plan of our legislature.

From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund

Peck of an executory contract accompanying the grant.

From The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 by Corwin, Edward Samuel

But if the price is paid, and the goods are not then to pass, the transaction is a contract to sell, or an executory sale.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney