Executive definition
An advisory body lacking executive powers.
The executive director of a drama troupe; executive experience and skills.
An example of executive is Barack Obama.
An example of executive is the CEO of a company.
Other Word Forms
Noun
Origin of executive
- Middle English to be carried out from Old French exécutif from executer to carry out execute
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle French executif.
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