Dictionary![]() ![]() ex•ec•u•tivePronunciation: (ig-zek'yu-tiv), [key] —n. 1. a person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization. 2. the person or persons in whom the supreme executive power of a government is vested. 3. the executive branch of a government. —adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or suited for carrying out plans, duties, etc.: executive ability. 2. pertaining to or charged with the execution of laws and policies or the administration of public affairs: executive appointments; executive committees. 3. designed for, used by, or suitable for executives: an executive suite. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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