EXECUTIVE ORDER Definition & Meaning

executive order

noun

(often initial capital letters)

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.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of executive order¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

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Trump said Friday he will sign an executive order to keep TikTok in the U.S. for another 75 days and suggested a deal can still be made.

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"The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an executive order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days. We look forward to working with TikTok and China to close the Deal."

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Trump signed an executive order shortly after taking office to delay the ban until this weekend.

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Relying too much on foreign producers could threaten economic security by “rendering U.S. supply chains vulnerable to geopolitical disruption and supply shocks,” Trump said in his executive order.

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“The Deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed, which is why I am signing an Executive Order to keep TikTok up and running for an additional 75 days.”

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