executive decision
An "executive decision" typically involves choices made by individuals or groups with significant authority, often without seeking input from others.
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Definition
C1Business
(formal)A choice made by someone with managerial authority, often without consulting others.
Example
- The CEO made an executive decision to expand the company into new markets.
C1Government
(formal)A ruling made by a high-ranking official, typically without requiring approval from other parties.
Example
- The president's executive decision led to immediate policy changes.
B2General
(humorous, informal)A quick, unilateral choice made by someone in charge, often humorously implying no input was sought from others.
Example
- I made an executive decision to order pizza for dinner.
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