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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Executory \Ex*ec"u*to*ry\, a. [LL. executorius, L. exsecutorius: cf.F. ex['e]cutoire.] 1. Pertaining to administration, or putting the laws in force; executive. [1913 Webster] The official and executory duties of government. --Burke. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Designed to be executed or carried into effect in time to come, or to take effect on a future contingency; as, an executory devise, reminder, or estate; an executory contract. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]
Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856):

EXECUTORY. Whatever may be executed; as an executory sentence or judgment, an executory contract.