Legal Definitions - substitutionary

Definition: Substitutionary means capable of taking or supplying the position of another. It is also known as substitutional.

Examples:

• A substitutionary executor is someone who can take the place of the original executor if they are unable to fulfill their duties.
• Substitutionary issue refers to a child who is adopted to take the place of a biological child.

These examples illustrate how substitutionary means being able to replace or substitute for someone or something else. In the case of a substitutionary executor, they can take over the responsibilities of the original executor if they are unable to do so. Similarly, a substitutionary issue is a child who is adopted to take the place of a biological child, filling the same role in the family.