executive officer

noun

: the officer second in command of a military or naval organization or vessel

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So the president could certainly direct executive officers, such as the postmaster general, to do things or not do things. — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 Tony Andersen, the board’s executive officer, said previously that the five-year adoption phase will give officials and local groups time to develop support programs. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Since October, the city has spent over $8 million on vehicles, equipment, consultants and transitional police and fire chiefs and executive officers in preparation of establishing city police and fire departments. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026 The second proposal would allow different rules for removing the county executive officer if those rules are included in the CEO’s employment contract. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for executive officer

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1776, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of executive officer was in 1776

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