Middle English Dictionary Entry
execūtōrie adj. & n.
Entry Info
| Forms | execūtōrie adj. & n. |
| Etymology | L execūtōrius. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) Carrying into effect; (b) of a statute: in effect, effective, operative.
Associated quotations
a
- (1452) Tiptoft Let.Cranebroke21 : With your fix purpose to the executorie sequile of the same, as ye were and haue been to the sight of hit promissed.
b
- (1442) RParl.5.56a : Whiche Statute and Ordenaunce aboveseid be nat executorie but onely within the Cite of London.
- (1444) RParl.5.113a : This Statute begynne to be of force and executorye in the Fest of Mighelmesse..and in no wyse before.
- (1463) Let.Bk.Lond.L (Gldh LetBk L)33 : That this Article extende also and be executorie to and upon all..foreyn Fruterers.
- (1472-5) RParl.6.163a : That this Acte..be executorie oonly ayenst the Kyng.
2.
(a) An executor (of a will); (b) ?a kind of writ or order.
Associated quotations
a
- (1454) RParl.5.272b : Isabell Godard..executry of the testement of the same Richard.
b
- (1437) Proc.Privy C.5.19 : Be þer maad all executories upon my lordes act of Somerset.