executive branch meaning

UK /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv brɑːntʃ/ US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv bræntʃ/ 5 syllables

executive branch (noun): the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws.

Definition of executive branch

  1. the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws

    Synonyms: Executive Office of the President

    Type of: branch

How to pronounce executive branch

executive branch is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv brɑːntʃ/ in British English and /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv bræntʃ/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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