### Question
How is the "Executive order" defined?


### Answer
The term **Executive order** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 40316* as follows -

> an order of the President of the United States or the chief executive officer of a State that has the force of law and that is promulgated in accordance with applicable law

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 40316*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Criminal Records and Information > CHAPTER 403-CRIMINAL JUSTICE IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-EXCHANGE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NONCRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES**

