EXECUTIONER
Ex`e*cu"tion*er, n.
1. One who executes; an executer. Bacon.
2. One who puts to death in conformity to legal warrant, as a hangman.
EXECUTIVE
Ex*ec"u*tive, a. Etym: [Cf.F. exécutif.]
Defn: Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect; as, executive talent; qualifying for, concerned with, or pertaining to, the execution of the laws or the conduct of affairs; as, executive power or authority; executive duties, officer, department, etc.
Note: In government, executive is distinguished from legislative and judicial; legislative being applied to the organ or organs of government which make the laws; judicial, to that which interprets and applies the laws; executive, to that which carries them into effect or secures their due performance.
EXECUTIVE
Ex*ec"u*tive, n.
Defn: An impersonal title of the chief magistrate or officer who administers the government, whether king, president, or governor; the governing person or body.
EXECUTIVELY
Ex*ec"u*tive*ly, adv.
Defn: In the way of executing or performing.