State Executive
/ˈsteɪt ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/
Definitions
- (n.) The branch of a state government responsible for implementing and enforcing state laws and policies, headed by the governor and other executive officers.
The state executive has the authority to veto legislation passed by the state legislature.
Forms
- state executive
- state executives
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Commentary
The term often implies a structure including elected and appointed officials vested with executive powers at the state level.
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