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 Swiss government is led by an executive branch whose seven members come from across the political spectrum and make decisions by consensus. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Both market forces and an executive branch with unconventional ideas about health are moving to provide that to those who want it. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

Employees in Iowa's executive branch saw an overall salary decrease over the last decade — even as pay in the governor's and secretary of state's offices rose, according to a new report released by Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand. — Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 18 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for executive branch

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