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

“Until I see executive order text, I’m not going to take the threat as being too, too serious yet,” Tedford said.

From Barron's

Clinger said that the executive order is having a more tangible impact within the federal government.

From Salon

The traders believe an executive order protecting revenues from selling oil gives them legal cover.

From The Wall Street Journal

An executive order signed Wednesday applied tariffs to chips imported to the U.S. that aren’t used here for AI but are exported to another country.

From Barron's

An executive order signed Wednesday applied tariffs to chips imported to the U.S. that aren’t used here for AI but are exported to another country.

From Barron's