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

In addition, five months ago he signed an executive order beefing up the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act.

From The Wall Street Journal

"With this kind of predation, the status quo... just isn't possible," added Environment Minister Mathieu Lefevre, whose office said the change would be made official "in the coming weeks" in an executive order.

From Barron's

The White House didn’t immediately respond to MarketWatch’s request for comment on the reports about the executive order.

From MarketWatch

He also said he supports the executive order but is alarmed by the agency’s continuing resistance to oversight by the court and its reluctance to include veterans in its deliberations.

From Los Angeles Times

The email wasn’t a formal notification of noncompliance under the executive order, Duffey said.

From The Wall Street Journal