| excuse |
to pardon or overlook. [11 definitions] |
| exec. |
abbreviation of "executive." |
| execrable |
of very poor quality; extremely inferior. [2 definitions] |
| execrate |
to completely detest; abhor; loathe. [3 definitions] |
| executable |
(of a file or program) capable of being run by a computer. [2 definitions] |
| execute |
to carry out or make real; do; accomplish. [4 definitions] |
| execution |
the process of putting into effect. [4 definitions] |
| executioner |
a person who has official authorization to execute a death sentence. |
| executive |
a person in authority within a corporation, government, or other organization; one who is responsible for managing or directing. [5 definitions] |
| executive branch |
one of the three branches of the government in the United States. The job of the executive branch is to carry out the laws of a country. The president and various departments make up the executive branch. |
| Executive Mansion |
see "White House." [2 definitions] |
| executive officer |
in the military, an officer who is assistant to the commanding officer of a unit, or who is second in command of a unit smaller than a division. [2 definitions] |
| executive privilege |
the right of the President of the United States to withhold from Congress and the judiciary important information concerning certain executive activities. |
| executor |
in law, a person named to carry out the provisions of another's will. |
| executrix |
in law, a female named to carry out the provisions of another's will. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, esp. of religious texts. |
| exegete |
an expert in interpretation or analysis, esp. of religious texts. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. [4 definitions] |
| exemplary |
deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable. [4 definitions] |
| exemplary damages |
see "punitive damages." |
| exemplify |
to serve as an example of; illustrate. [2 definitions] |