cabinet vs executive

cabinet

noun
  • In parliamentary and some other systems of government, the group of ministers responsible for creating government policy and for overseeing the departments comprising the executive branch. 

  • A cabinet-level agency in the executive branch; that is, an agency headed by a member of the governor's cabinet. 

  • A group of advisors to a government or business entity. 

  • Milkshake. 

  • A size of photograph, specifically one measuring 3⅞" by 5½". 

  • A cupboard. 

  • A storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall. 

  • A collection of art or ethnographic objects. 

  • The upright assembly that houses a coin-operated arcade game, a cab. 

  • An enclosure for mechanical or electrical equipment. 

executive

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

  • A process that coordinates and governs the action of other processes or threads; supervisor. 

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

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

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

  • Exclusive. 

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