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presidential memorandum

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A legally binding directive issued by the President of the United States, typically requiring one or more government agencies to carry out specified actions or to commence a regulatory process.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: government

Examples

  • year unknown, Obama Administation’s Open Government Initiative: Issues for Congress, DIANE Publishing →ISBN The presidential memorandum included a series of staggered deadlines for implementing each part of the directive. Both the Administration and private organizations have examined federal agency efforts to meet the OGD's requirements.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: presidential letter

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of presidential memorandum.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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Antonyms: none provided

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