executive order

The definition of an executive order is a command or regulation that is issued by a government agency and has the force of a law.

(noun)

An example of an executive order is President Obama removing barriers to some types of human stem cell research.

See executive order in Webster's New World College Dictionary

an order or regulation issued by an executive or administrative agency of the government, having the force of law

See executive order in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun Abbr. EO

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