( often caps. )
an order having the force of law issued by the president of the U.S. to the army, navy, or other part of the executive branch of the government.
[ 1880-85, Amer. ]
( often caps. )
an order having the force of law issued by the president of the U.S. to the army, navy, or other part of the executive branch of the government.
[ 1880-85, Amer. ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012