EXECUTIVE

executive

(adjective) having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc.; “the executive branch”

executive

(noun) persons who administer the law

administrator, executive

(noun) someone who manages a government agency or department

executive, executive director

(noun) a person responsible for the administration of a business

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

executive (comparative more executive, superlative most executive)

Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.

Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.

Exclusive.

Noun

executive (plural executives)

A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.

The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state.

(computing) A process that coordinates and governs the action of other processes or threads; supervisor.

Source: Wiktionary

Ex*ec"u*tive, a. Etym: [Cf.F. exécutif.]

Definition: Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect; as, executive talent; qualifying for, concerned with, or pertaining to, the execution of the laws or the conduct of affairs; as, executive power or authority; executive duties, officer, department, etc.

Note: In government, executive is distinguished from legislative and judicial; legislative being applied to the organ or organs of government which make the laws; judicial, to that which interprets and applies the laws; executive, to that which carries them into effect or secures their due performance.

Ex*ec"u*tive, n.

Definition: An impersonal title of the chief magistrate or officer who administers the government, whether king, president, or governor; the governing person or body.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition