a person or group of persons having administrative or supervisory authority in an organization.
Governmentthe person or persons in whom the supreme executive power of a government is vested.
Governmentthe executive branch of a government.
adj.
of, pertaining to, or suited for carrying out plans, duties, etc.:executive ability.
Governmentpertaining to or charged with the execution of laws and policies or the administration of public affairs:executive appointments; executive committees.
designed for, used by, or suitable for executives:an executive suite.
Medieval Latin execūtīvus, equivalent. to Latin execūt(us) (past participle of ex(s)equī; see execute) + -īvus -ive