Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

executive order

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.78 in modern English

Syllables: ex-ec-u-tive order
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An ordinance issued by the authority of the head of the executive branch of government.

American usage

Example Sentences

"Today I will sign a series of historic executive orders. With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America, and the revolution of common sense."
"Trump said he signed the executive orders while aboard Air Force One on a return flight to Washington from Florida. […] Asked about possible exceptions on Monday, Hegseth said only that there will be an executive order “on that right now, today.”"
"The SBA said the new rules align with President Trump's January 2025 executive order, called the "Protecting the American People Against Invasion," that the White House said at the time was aimed at enforcing U.S. immigration laws and ensuring public safety."

Usage

American usage

Inflected Forms

executive orders (plural) EO (alternative)

Phrases

order-in-council presidential memorandum

Frequently Paired Words

order-in-council presidential memorandum

Questions

What does executive order mean?: An ordinance issued by the authority of the head of the executive branch of government.

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