Executiveness

/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪvnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being executive; the characteristic of having power to execute or carry out.

Etymology

From executive plus -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns). Describes the essential quality of having executive authority or capability.

Kelly Says

While not commonly used, this word captures something important: the formal authority to make decisions actually happen—it's the difference between suggesting something and having the power to implement it.

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