executive

¹ex·ec·u·tive

adj \ig-ˈze-k(y)ə-tiv, -kyü-\

Definition of EXECUTIVE

1

a : of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs b : belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as diplomatic representation, superintendence of the execution of the laws, and appointment of officials and that usually has some power over legislation (as through veto) — compare judicial, legislative

2

a : designed for or relating to execution or carrying into effect <executive board> b : having administrative or managerial responsibility <executive director>

3

: of or relating to an executive <the executive offices>

Examples of EXECUTIVE

1. She has good executive skills.
2. He has an executive position in the company.
3. In the U.S., the President is the head of the executive branch of government.

First Known Use of EXECUTIVE

1649

Related to EXECUTIVE

Synonyms: administrative, directorial, managerial, supervisory

Antonyms: nonmanagerial, nonsupervisory

Related Words: bureaucratic, governmental, ministerial, official, parliamentary; regulatory; authoritarian, despotic, dictatorial

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