line-item veto en · NOUN
Meanings
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The power of an executive in government to nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill, usually budget appropriations, without vetoing the entire legislative package.
The West Wing, Season 2, Episode 18, Josh I'm sorry the speaker isn't here; he's up on the hill on last-minute negotiations. He's going over his prenup and wants a line-item veto.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| line-item vetoes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| line-item vetos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
cmn 部分否決權 /部分否决权 (power) · fi säännöskohtainen veto-oikeus (power) · fr veto présidentiel (power) · fr veto partiel (power)