Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
EXECUTIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
executively (not comparable)
In the way of executing or performing.
Source: Wiktionary
Ex*ec"u*tive*ly, adv.
Definition: In the way of executing or performing.
EXECUTIVE
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
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