a council having the highest executive authority.
a council appointed to give advice to the head of a government.
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80
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It was presented to the union's ruling executive council by the auditors today.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
Some point to Hashem Safieddine, who heads Hezbollah’s mostly political executive council and sits on the group’s Jihad Council.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2024
Following an MLB executive council meeting this week, the commissioner’s office informed the competition committee there will be no change, a decision first reported by Sports Illustrated.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
In previously unreported developments, a proposal by Mesa pilots seeking a vote on the age limit is expected to be discussed at ALPA’s national executive council in September, said Redfern.
From Reuters ● Aug. 22, 2023
In February, the ANC and the government announced an agreement in principle on the five-year government of national unity, a multiparty cabinet, and the creation of a transitional executive council.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
"His visit will lift the spirits of a pained community," said Alex Ryvchin, co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, the community's peak body.
From Barron's ● Feb. 7, 2026
“The country has changed very significantly in the last two years,” said Robert Goot, deputy president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
The co-chief executive of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry Alex Ryvchin said the video served as a "warning sign once again to all Australians about the evil that exists in our midst".
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2025
Also running in the Sept. 10 Democratic primary are Colin Van Ostern, a former member of the governor’s Executive Council, and state Sen. Becky Whitley.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
Although the Transitional Executive Council began functioning in the new year, some parties opted out.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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