German word

Exekutive

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksekuˈtiːvə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexecutive branch

Example

Die Exekutive führt die Regierungsgeschäfte aus.

The executive branch carries out the government's business.

Illustration for Exekutive (executive branch)

More examples

In der Krise musste die Exekutive schnell handeln.

The executive branch had to act quickly during the crisis.

Core concept

The working arm of the state puts laws and government decisions into practice.

Common phrases

  • die Exekutive auf Bundes- und Länderebene

    the executive branch at the federal and state levels

  • die Macht der Exekutive

    the power of the executive branch

  • in der Exekutive

    in the executive branch

Similar words

Regierung: The political leadership that sets national policy through elections and political processes.
Legislative: The state branch that makes laws and establishes national rules.
Judikative: The state branch that interprets law, hears cases, and resolves legal disputes.
Verwaltung: The public authorities that administer services and carry out government decisions.

Definition in German

Exekutive bezeichnet die Behörden und Institutionen, die staatliche Beschlüsse praktisch umsetzen.

Word origin

The word traces back to Latin exsequi, 'to carry out', via the French form exécutif.

Usage tips

  • In political discussions, Exekutive contrasts with Legislative and Judikative as one part of the division of state powers.

Other meanings

  • executivenoun

Opposites

  • Legislativelegislaturenoun

Related words

  • exekutivexecutiveadjective
  • Exekutivbehördeexecutive authoritynoun
  • Exekutivorganexecutive bodynoun

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