Executive
WordNet
adjective
(1) Having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.
"The executive branch"
noun
(2) Persons who administer the law
(3) Someone who manages a government agency or department
(4) A person responsible for the administration of a business
WiktionaryText
Adjective
- Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.
- Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.; as, an executive act, an executive officer, executive government.
Noun
- A title of a chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on her/his own authority.
- That branch of government which is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day running of the state.
Related terms
- chief executive
- chief executive officer, CEO
- executive director
- executive order
- executive producer