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executive officer

–noun
1. the officer second in command of a military or naval organization.
2. an officer charged with executive duties, as in a corporation.

Origin:
1780–90
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executive officer  
n.  
    1. The officer second in command of a military unit smaller than a division.

    2. The officer second in command of a naval unit.

  1. A person holding executive power in an organization.

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