executive branch — The branch of the U.S. government that is composed of the president and all the individuals, agencies, and departments that report to the president, and that is responsible for administering and enforcing the laws that Congress passes. Dictionary … Law dictionary
executive branch — noun the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑Executive Office of the President • Hypernyms: ↑branch, ↑subdivision, ↑arm • Member Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Executive Branch — branch of the United States Government that is composed of the President and his staff (Vice President, Cabinet members, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
Executive Branch Reform Act — The Executive Branch Reform Act (USBill|110|H.R.|984) is a bill under consideration in the Congress of the United States which would require thousands of federal officials to report into a government database the names of persons who contact them … Wikipedia
Executive Branch of Colombia — The Executive Branch of Government in Colombia is one of the three branches of the government of Colombia under the Constitutional provision of separation of powers. The executive branch is led by the President of Colombia (elected by popular… … Wikipedia
executive branch — noun The branch of government that oversees the carrying out of the laws Syn: executive, government … Wiktionary
California executive branch — The California executive branch of the state of California includes many California state agencies including those listed below ordered in a heiarchy designated by California state law.California State Government The Executive Branch*People of… … Wikipedia
executive — ex·ec·u·tive 1 adj 1: of or relating to the execution or carrying out of laws serving a warrant is an executive function; esp: belonging to the branch of government that is charged with such powers as diplomatic representation, overseeing the… … Law dictionary
executive privilege — see privilege 1b Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. executive privilege … Law dictionary
Executive — may refer to:* Executive (government), a branch of government authority, along with the legislative and judiciary. * Executive order, an edict issued by a member of the executive branch of a government * Psychology: Executive system (or executive … Wikipedia
