executive council
noun
1
: a council constituted to advise or share in the functions of a political executive
2
: a council that exercises supreme executive power
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Last month, the WNBPA announced players have authorized their union’s executive council to call a strike if necessary, which could delay the WNBA expansion draft and the beginning of free agency that usually starts in late January.
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Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Other executive council members include the secretary, chair of the graduate assembly and three faculty council representatives.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
After revisions, the document will head to the Bay Program’s executive council, which includes state and federal leaders such as Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, for final approval.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
Malave will lead Boeing’s finance organization, as well as strategy, business planning, and global real estate, and will serve on the company’s executive council.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Other executive council members include the secretary, chair of the graduate assembly and three faculty council representatives.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
After revisions, the document will head to the Bay Program’s executive council, which includes state and federal leaders such as Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, for final approval.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2025
Malave will lead Boeing’s finance organization, as well as strategy, business planning, and global real estate, and will serve on the company’s executive council.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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“Executive council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20council. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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