(US, government) A statement issued by the president of the United States, encouraging or urging action on an issue of public policy, that is directed to executive agencies.
(US, government) A statement issued by the president of the United States, encouraging or urging action on an issue of public policy, that is directed to executive agencies.
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(US, government) A legally binding directive issued by the President of the United States, typically requiring one or more government agencies to carry out specified actions or to commence a regulatory process.
A US military document meant to act as an internal, formal record of a verbally or informally delivered communication.
(legal, US) A judicial opinion that does not create precedent.
An edict or decree, authoritative order.
(legal, especially, US, Philippines) An ordinance issued by the authority of the head of the executive branch of government.