executor

as in delegate
someone who is named to act on behalf of another He named his daughter as the executor of his will.

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Recent Examples of executor The executor of Humphrey’s estate sued on his behalf, claiming that the termination was unlawful and that $3,043.06 in unpaid wages plus interest was owed to the estate. Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 29 May 2025 Under the terms of the legislation, the digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 May 2025 Also, to use this special rule the executor must exercise due diligence to estimate the fair market value of the assets included in the deceased spouse’s gross estate and report the values under penalty of perjury to the IRS. Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 He was given extensive access to Prince’s archives, with the first drafts for the deal — made between Netflix and representatives of Comerica Bank, the interim executor for Prince’s estate — calling for a six-hour series. Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for executor
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Noun
  • But signs the union was struggling to coalesce around a candidate became apparent earlier this week when no resolution was brought at the final delegate assembly before early voting begins on Saturday.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
  • Trying to build culture and delegate at the same time?
    Jimmie Lee, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Boelter's wife, Jenny, is listed as the resident agent for the company, according to business filings.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
  • In This Article Agents Negotiations Inspection Quality Critical Information Key Takeaways Buyers should personally review their inspection report and speak directly with the inspector instead of relying only on their real estate agent’s summary.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • As such, the Iranian regime funded, trained and armed its proxies, while at the same time building its military power.
    Dr. Robert G. Rabil, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
  • Iran's government and its proxies have also killed numerous Americans, including American service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Trump’s attorney Justin Smith was questioned about why Trump and his legal team waited so long to bring up some of his claims, and why the president didn’t appeal a previous order the court issued that denied him immunity in the case.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • Back in November, attorney Tim Heaphy of the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher led a third-party investigation into allegations against San Jose State's transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming of conspiring with an opponent to harm a teammate.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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  • Weekly analysis and insights from Asia’s largest economy in your inbox Subscribe now On Wednesday, Li urged global business leaders and senior government representatives to collaborate and avoid turning trade into a political or security issue.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 June 2025
  • If immigration enforcement officers seek to enter a limited-access healthcare area — such as patient rooms or closed wards — UCLA advises staff to contact their administrator and the medical center’s legal representative to review any warrants or subpoenas to determine whether entry is allowed.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on May 26, 2024 deputies responded to the business on the 7100 block of Rancho Mission Drive in the city's suburb of Bellaire, where a couple was staying with their 4-month-old child Brooklyn Fancher.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • Sherman became a technical reserve officer for the LAPD and a reserve deputy sheriff for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025

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“Executor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executor. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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