### Question
How does the law define Executive order?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14616*, **Executive order** is defined as:

> 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:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14616*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 140-CRIMINAL JUSTICE IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-EXCHANGE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS FOR NONCRIMINAL JUSTICE PURPOSES**

