Meaning & use
executive decision
A decision made by a person in authority, often quickly and without consulting others, to resolve a matter.
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The manager made an executive decision to close the store early during the storm.
Rather than wait for a vote, the coach made an executive decision to change strategy.
A note on using this word
This phrase often implies acting alone and decisively, sometimes bypassing normal discussion or approval.
Words with a similar meaning
snap decisionunilateral decision
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