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chief executive

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chief executive
n.
1. Chief Executive The President of the United States.
2. A principal executive official, such as the leader of a nation's government or the governor of a state.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.chief executiveChief Executive - the person who holds the office of head of state of the United States government; "the President likes to jog every morning"
President of the United States, United States President, President
executive branch, Executive Office of the President - the branch of the United States government that is responsible for carrying out the laws
chief of state, head of state - the chief public representative of a country who may also be the head of government
2.Chief Executive - the office of the United States head of state; "a President is elected every four years"
President of the United States, President
presidentship, presidency - the office and function of president; "Andrew Jackson expanded the power of the presidency beyond what was customary before his time"
Translations
chief executive, chief executive officer (US) n → director m general
chief executive (US), chief executive officer chief n → directeur/trice général(e)
chief executive (US) chief executive officer chief n → Generaldirektor(in) m(f)
chief executive (US), chief executive officer (CEO) n → direttore m generale


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But, instead of a sweeping victory with chief executive officers and majorities in all legislative bodies, we found ourselves in the minority.
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So, one fine morning I ascended the flight of granite steps, with the President's commission in my pocket, and was introduced to the corps of gentlemen who were to aid me in my weighty responsibility as chief executive officer of the Custom-House.
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