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.
See all translations. uk â /Ëlev.É.ti/ us â /Ëlev.É.tÌ¬i/ formal. âº humour or lack of seriousness, especially during a serious occasion: a brief moment of levity amid the solemn proceedings.