executive order

American  

noun

(often initial capital letters)

1. an order having the force of law issued by the president of the U.S. to the army, navy, or other part of the executive branch of the government.

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Etymology

Origin of executive order

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a post on X following the executive order, that hundreds of homes are under construction, and that permitting timelines are at least twice as fast as before the fires.

From Los Angeles Times

The president announced in an executive order that victims of the fire using federal aid money could self-certify to a federal authorities that they have complied with local health and safety standards.

From Los Angeles Times

He wrote an exception note to the Red Zone executive order, allowing them legal passage to Spirit Lake.

From Literature

Bass said Thursday that she would welcome an executive order that would bring the insurance and banking industries together to help Angelenos whose houses burned down get more significant insurance payouts and longer-term mortgages.

From Los Angeles Times

The proposed new levies were outlined in an executive order, although no details were given on specific tariff rates or which countries could be targeted.

From BBC