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.
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.
The lower legislative chamber in a bicameral legislature; in many cases, the one that is directly elected and/or has more practical power, such as the power to raise and spend money.