"presidential memorandum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: presidential memoranda [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|presidential memoranda}} presidential memorandum (plural presidential memoranda)
  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. Wikipedia link: Presidential memorandum Synonyms: Presidential Memorandum Related terms: executive order, hortatory memorandum, order of council, presidential letter
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