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  executive council

  noun

  a council having the highest executive authority.
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  Executive Council

  noun

  (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

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

Alex Ryvchin, co-chair executive of Australia's peak Jewish body, the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, on Monday said Herzog's visit was warmly welcomed.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

"Anyone who knew him knew that he was the very best of us," said Alex Ryvchin from the Executive Council of Australian Jewry.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

“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

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

In the period leading up to the election, a Transitional Executive Council with members from each party would ensure the right climate for the elections.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela