Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

executive-branch

noun
/ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv bræntʃ/
Definition
The executive branch is the part of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Examples
  • The executive branch oversees federal agencies.
  • The president leads the executive branch.
  • Many policies are enacted through the executive branch.
Meaning
It is one of the three branches of government, alongside the legislative and judicial branches, that carries out government functions.
Synonyms
  • administration
  • government
  • executive authority