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Executive Order

Definition

A magical, unilateral decree signed with a giant Sharpie that allows me to bypass the annoying, slow-moving legislative branch and immediately enact whatever policy whim I had while watching cable news. Usually destined to be blocked by a federal judge in three days, but the immediate media coverage and the photo-op of me proudly showing off my signature make it a total victory.

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