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Meaning of executive order | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

US, especially

Equivalents

Deutsch Dekret
Suomi asetus
Français Ordonnance
Italiano decreto legge
日本語 大統領令
한국어 행정명령
Português ordem executiva

Examples

“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.””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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