execute order

noun

An order initiating a military operation.

“CJCS Counterdrug Execute Order (EXORD) authorizes continued DOD support to law enforcement efforts to detect, monitor and interdict drug trafficking.”

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Meanings

nounexecute order (plural execute orders)

plural execute orders

  1. USgovernmentAn order initiating a military operation.

    CJCS Counterdrug Execute Order (EXORD) authorizes continued DOD support to law enforcement efforts to detect, monitor and interdict drug trafficking.

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APA

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Chicago

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