executive branch

noun

plural executive branches

: the branch of government that is charged with such powers as diplomatic representation, overseeing the execution of the laws, and appointment of officials and that usually has some power over legislation (as through veto) : executive compare judicial branch, legislative branch

Examples of executive branch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 1939 law puts some restrictions on certain executive branch officials' engagement in partisan politics, but political activity is permissible in some cases so long as officials don't use their official title or public resources. — Matt Peterson,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

To respect constitutional separation of powers and separation of executive authority, dedicated inspectors general would be appointed in the commission to investigate specific executive branches and the legislature. — Collin Corbett, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

In the future, legislators could refuse to confirm to executive branch positions appointees who have been involved in the decision to start marginal wars. — Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026

That’s raised questions about potential executive branch influence over an agency designed to be independent. — Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for executive branch

• avalanche
• blanch
• cranch
• manche
• ranch
• stanch
• tranche