executive council

American  

noun

1. a council having the highest executive authority.

2. a council appointed to give advice to the head of a government.

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Executive Council British  

noun

1. (in Australia and New Zealand) a body consisting of ministers of the Crown presided over by the Governor or Governor-General that formally approves Cabinet decisions, etc

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Etymology

Origin of executive council

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

The executive-secretary leads the organization and works with a nearly 50-member executive council comprised of the heads of labor councils and unions across the state.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rays made a presentation this week to the executive council.

From Seattle Times

All three are on the league’s executive council.

From Seattle Times

Under its constitution, the A.F.L.-C.I.O. executive council will meet within three weeks to choose a successor to serve out Mr. Trumka’s term, which expires next year.

From New York Times

Random or routine inspections of these facilities would instead be "voluntary" visits or limited challenge inspections – but only if approved by the executive council of a to-be-created international agency monitoring the bioweapons treaty.

From Salon