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

Iran is among the countries affected by the ban, although the executive order is supposed to exempt athletes and coaching staff travelling for the World Cup and 2028 Olympics.

From BBC

It also allows the department to withhold classified information, which is to be defined by a presidential executive order.

From Salon

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier this month said the administration is working on a second executive order on elections.

From Salon

His executive order on Monday calls for his top aides to produce a report investigating whether the branches in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan should be listed as foreign terrorist organisations and specially designated global terrorists.

From BBC

The president’s schedule for Monday features the signing of an executive order at 4 p.m.

From MarketWatch