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noun
- 1. an international agreement, usually regarding routine administrative matters not warranting a formal treaty, made by the executive branch of the US government without ratification by the Senate.
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Executive agreements become of constitutional significance when they constitute a determinative factor of future foreign policy and hence of the country’s destiny.
Definition of "executive agreement". A mutually agreed arrangement between the U.S. and a foreign government, made by the president, which typically pertains to topics within the president's authority. How to use "executive agreement" in a sentence.
Executive agreement definition: an agreement, usually pertaining to administrative matters and less formal than an international treaty, made between chiefs of state without senatorial approval.. See examples of EXECUTIVE AGREEMENT used in a sentence.
An "executive agreement" is an agreement with a foreign government signed by a member of the executive branch without the advice and consent of the Senate.
Executive agreement definition: . See examples of EXECUTIVE AGREEMENT used in a sentence.
All Key Terms. AP US Government. Executive Agreements. Definition. These are international agreements made by the President of the United States with foreign nations, without needing Senate approval. Analogy. Think of executive agreements like a handshake deal between two friends.
Executive agreements—that is, international agreements concluded between heads of state or their representatives, commonly without the necessity of parliamentary approval—are nowhere explicitly authorized in the Constitution.
