executive branchglossary / EXECUTIVE BRANCH executive branch. The branch of government charged with administering and carrying out the law; EXECUTIVE(1). Cf. JUDICIAL BRANCH; LEGISLATIVE BRANCH. 词条贡献者 双语律师William,国内知名法学院金融专业,擅长翻译各类与投资基金、投资顾问及金融衍生工具相关的法律文件。