executive order

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of executive order¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

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

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

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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.

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

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

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