Legal Definitions - ex. ord

Term: EX. ORD

Definition: Ex. ord. is an abbreviation for Executive Order. An Executive Order is a directive issued by the President of the United States that manages operations of the federal government. It has the force of law and does not require approval from Congress.

Example: President Biden signed an ex. ord. on his first day in office mandating the use of masks on federal property to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Explanation: This example illustrates how an Executive Order can be used to implement policies without going through the legislative process. President Biden used his authority to issue an ex. ord. to require masks on federal property, which is within his power as the head of the executive branch.