Definition of "executive"

Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect.  examples

Of, pertaining to, or having responsibility for the day-to-day running of an organisation, business, country, etc.  examples

Exclusive.  examples

A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.  examples

The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state.  examples

(computing) A process that coordinates and governs the action of other processes or threads; supervisor.  quotations  examples