executive council
executive council — noun
1. a group of people formally chosen to give advice to a political leader and help
a group of people formally chosen to give advice to a political leader and help carry out their responsibilities
Governor Maja appointed three senior lawyers to the executive council last month.
appoint + to the executive council
The executive council meets every Tuesday to review policy proposals before the vote.
Asher presented the health committee's findings to the executive council on Thursday.
Jiwoo served on the executive council for six years, advising three different mayors.
The prime minister ignored the executive council's warning about the trade deal.
- advisory board
less formal; often used outside government
- cabinet
members typically run government departments as well as advising
- privy council
specific to monarchies, especially the UK
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2: this body recommends and advises but does not hold final decision-making authority.
常見錯誤
2. a small group that holds the highest decision-making power in a government or la
a small group that holds the highest decision-making power in a government or large organization
After the coup, the executive council took control of all government departments.
take control of: shows governing power
The executive council voted unanimously to declare a state of emergency.
Amani chaired the executive council that governed the region during the transition.
Under the new constitution, the executive council holds the power to approve treaties.
The executive council issued a decree banning all public gatherings for two weeks.
- ruling council
often used after a coup or revolution
- governing body
broader term; can refer to any organization's leadership
- executive committee
common in political parties and NGOs
- junta
specifically a military ruling council
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this council actually governs and issues binding decisions, not merely advising a leader.