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.
1. of, pertaining to, containing, or characterized by irony or mockery: an ironic smile. 2. using or prone to irony. 3. coincidental; unexpected: It was ironic that I was seated next to my ex-husband at the dinner.Ä«rÅnicus eirÅnikos eirÅnikÃ³s, dissembling. insincereÂ·ronÂ·ic. adj. 1. Characterized by or constituting irony. 2. Given to the use of irony. 3. Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended: madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker. iÂ·ronâ²iÂ·calÂ·ly adv.