Executive

(ěgz-ěk'u-tiv.) [From L. exequor, literally, I carry through to the end.] (Pol.) That branch or dept. of a govt. which performs the functions of the administrative authority, as distinguished from those powers respectively termed legislative and judicial. In all monarchical govts., the executive power is vested in the sovereign, and such body of ministers as he may appoint to act in coöper at i on with him. In the U. States, the E. is constitutionally vested in the President and such a council of state as the Senate may empower him to appoint for his a istance. [s. 349]