Meaning Of The Word Executive order

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Executive order Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Executive order?

executive order
countable noun: An executive order is a regulation issued by a member of the executive branch of government. It has the same authority as a law.

executive order in American English
an order or regulation issued by an executive or administrative agency of the government, having the force of law
noun: 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

executive order in British English
noun: an order from the US president, or an authorized subordinate, that has the force of law

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