1. An official order issued by the executive branch of government, typically by the president or head of state, that has the force of law without requiring legislative approval
The president issued an executive decree to address the emergency situation.
O presidente emitiu um decreto executivo para enfrentar a situação de emergência.
2. A directive or regulation issued by a chief executive that implements policy within existing legal frameworks
The executive decree reformed the tax collection process.
O decreto executivo reformou o processo de arrecadação de impostos.