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non-executive

adjective/ˌnɒnɪɡˈzekjʊtɪv/

B1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Describing a director who supervises but takes no part in day-to-day management.

The board appointed two non-executive directors to strengthen its independent oversight.

Topic: Company & governance in Legal English

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