executive

adjective

• 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.