executive order

noun (often initial capital letters)

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.

Origin of executive order

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Words nearby executive order

executive director, executive function, executive mansion, executive office of the president, executive officer, executive order, executive privilege, executive secretary, executive session, executor, executory