The chief officer of a government, state, or political division, That branch of a government to which the execution of the laws is intrusted; an officer of a government, or an official body, charged with the execution and enforcement of the laws The executive may be a king, emperor, president, council, or other magistrate or body, someone who manages a government agency or department, adjective_ having the function of carrying out plans or orders etc, Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect, Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect; ; qualifying for, concerned with, or pertaining to, the execution of the laws or the conduct of affairs