"EXECUTIVE, n. An officer of the Government, whose……" — Ambrose Bierce
"EXECUTIVE, n. An officer of the Government, whose duty it is to enforce the wishes of the legislative power until such time as the judicial department shall be pleased to pronounce them invalid and of no effect."
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