\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.
         The official and executory duties of government.
                                               --Burke.
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.