executive

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle French executif.

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executive (comparative more executive, superlative most executive)

Positive
executive

Comparative
more executive

Superlative
most executive

  1. Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.
  2. 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.

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Singular
executive

Plural
executives

executive (plural executives)

  1. A title of a chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on her/his own authority.
  2. That branch of government which is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day running of the state.

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