A chief officer or administrator, especially one who can make significant decisions on their own authority.
A process that coordinates and governs the action of other processes or threads; supervisor.
The branch of government that is responsible for enforcing laws and judicial decisions, and for the day-to-day administration of the state.
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.
An officer responsible for the care of the poor, making out lists of voters and those who had not paid taxes, etc.
The manager of a plantation of slaves.