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What does executory mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word executory? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to administration or execution.
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Examples
The purpose did not extend to agreements which were executory on both sides, because there no question of theft could arise.
The executory brief was not identical with the Bull of Deposition.
The contract is to be performed at a subsequent date, and constitutes an executory contract.
In the US, for example, it is possible for a debtor to reject executory contracts of an insolvent company.
A declaratory judgment is binding but is distinguished from other judgments or court opinions in that it lacks an executory process.
The essence of the bill is to reinforce its executory character and non-declamatory obligations that lie with the Canadian government in reference to part VII of the act on official languages.

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