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] |
exemplum |
anything that serves as an illustration. [2 definitions] |
exempt |
to release from an obligation generally required of others. [3 definitions] |
exemption |
the act of exempting or condition of being exempted; freedom from an obligation, rule, or the like. [2 definitions] |
exercise |
mental or physical activity undertaken to maintain or increase ability or strength. [10 definitions] |
Exercycle |
trademark for a stationary bicycle used for exercising. |
exert |
to exercise or bring to bear (power, influence, or the like); put into action. [2 definitions] |
exertion |
strenuous effort or action. [2 definitions] |