Executive order

An executive order is an edict issued by a member of the executive branch of a government, usually the head of that branch.

Related Topics:
Executive branch - Government

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The term is mostly used by the United States Government. In other countries, similar edicts may be known as decrees, or orders-in-council.

Related Topics:
United States Government - Decree - Orders-in-council

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