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executive - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'executive' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Executive [ a.]
- Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect; as, executive talent; qualifying for, concerned with, or pertaining to, the execution of the laws or the conduct of affairs; as, executive power or authority; executive duties, officer, department, etc.
2 . Executive [ n.]
- An impersonal title of the chief magistrate or officer who administers the government, whether king, president, or governor; the governing person or body.

Meaning of 'executive' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . executive [ a]
Meaning (1):
- having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.
Example in sentence:
  • the executive branch