Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

executive power

Noun

/ɪɡˈzɛk.jʊ.tɪv ˈpaʊər/

Definition

The authority to enforce laws and administer public policy.

Examples

The executive power is essential for implementing new laws passed by the legislature.
In many countries, executive power is concentrated in the hands of the president.
Checks and balances are necessary to prevent the abuse of executive power.

Meaning

Executive power refers to the power held by individuals or groups to execute and enforce the laws of a government, typically vested in a president or prime minister in a political system.