| 单词 | executive decision |
| 释义 | > as lemmasexecutive decision executive decision n. an (esp. important or far-reaching) decision made and implemented by a person or body with executive power; (also in weakened or ironic use) esp. a decision regarded as domineering or unilateral, or relatively trivial. ΘΚΠ the mind > will > decision > [noun] > (a) resolution or decision > formal or collective resolution1545 resolve1649 executive decision1891 1845 Amer. Rev. Dec. 551/1 The Senate, as part of the treaty-making power, is, for the second time in this matter, to be ousted of its exclusive prerogative, and Congress must determine whether or not they will sustain the Executive decision, and stand by all the consequences.] 1891 Polit. Sci. Q. 6 249 Mr. E. J. Phelps, late minister to England, was the first to recognize the importance of making accessible these executive decisions. 1961 Jrnl. Health & Human Behavior 2 14/1 Although the members of the clinical research department do not make executive decisions in the realm of marketing, sales and advertising, they are called upon to advise these departments concerned with the business promotion of drugs. 1989 Scene on TV (Brisbane) 2 Apr. 9/1 Jason Donovan has to make an executive decision in Neighbours this week. Will he stick to his Gold Logie 1988 winner or will he be charmed by the Cheezels commercial girl? 1997 A. Wood EastEnders (BBC TV script) (O.E.D. Archive) Episode 561. 41 Roy. I felt so stupid. He assumed I knew all about it. Barry. He was slacking Dad. Costing us money... I made an executive decision alright? What's the big deal? < as lemmas |
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