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executive

Syllabification: (ex·ec·u·tive)
Pronunciation: /igˈzekyətiv, eg-/
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Definition of executive

adjective

[attributive]
  • having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect:an executive chairman executive authority
  • relating to managing an organization or political administration and putting into effect plans, policies, or laws:the executive branch of government the state has various executive functionsOften contrasted with legislative.

noun

  • 1a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organization.
  • [as modifier] suitable or appropriate for a senior business executive:the executive suite an executive jet
  • an executive committee or other body within an organization:the union executive
  • 2 (the executive) the person or branch of a government responsible for putting policies or laws into effect.

Derivatives

executively

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English (as an adjective): from medieval Latin executivus, from exsequi 'carry out' (see execute)

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Definition of executive in the British & World English dictionary
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