"literary executor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: literary executors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} literary executor (plural literary executors)
  1. (law) A person acting on behalf of beneficiaries (e.g. family members, a designated charity, a research library or archive) under the author's will. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-literary_executor-en-noun-8ntr0s1i Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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