Presidential Executive Memorandum
/ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv ˌmɛmərəndəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A written directive issued by the President of the United States to manage operations of the federal government, less formal than an executive order.
The President issued a presidential executive memorandum to direct federal agencies to enhance cybersecurity measures.
Forms
- presidential executive memorandum
- presidential executive memoranda
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Commentary
Presidential executive memoranda often lack the formal publication and binding authority of executive orders, making their legal effect somewhat ambiguous depending on context.
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