Executive orders are not mentioned by the Constitution, but they have been around a long, long time. George Washington issued several Presidential Proclamations, which are similar to EO's (Proclamations are still issued today). EO's and Proclamations are not law, but they have the effect of statutes.
Ruefully is defined as something done in a manner that causes or shows sorrow, pity or regret. If you are packing to move out of your apartment after a fight with your roommate but you regret the fight and the fact that you have to move, this is an example of a time when you might pack ruefully. ruefully.
[noncount] : a boring state or situation in which things are always done the same way. The meeting was a welcome break from routine. [=the meeting was different from what we normally do]. the boring routine of paperwork. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. routine /ruËtiËn/ adjective. routine. /ruËtiËn/. adjective. Learner's definition of ROUTINE. 1. [more routine; most routine] : done very often. The surgery has become a very routine operation and poses little danger.