executive council

noun

1. a council having the highest executive authority.
2. a council appointed to give advice to the head of a government.

Executive Council

noun

1. (in Australia and New Zealand) a body consisting of ministers of the Crown presided over by the Governor or Governor-General that formally approves Cabinet decisions, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of executive council¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

Employment tribunal documents reveal the union believes its ruling executive council had been misled as to the true value of the project.

From BBC

Mr Beckett was initially told his suspension was due to allegations of “misleading” the union’s ruling executive council in relation to the construction of its vastly over-budget hotel and conference centre in Birmingham.

From BBC

WCC presidents and the league’s executive council approved affiliate membership during a vote Thursday morning, according to a report from The Oregonian.

From Seattle Times

Following an MLB executive council meeting this week, the commissioner’s office informed the competition committee there will be no change, a decision first reported by Sports Illustrated.

From Seattle Times

In previously unreported developments, a proposal by Mesa pilots seeking a vote on the age limit is expected to be discussed at ALPA’s national executive council in September, said Redfern.

From Reuters