Executive Veto
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv ˈviːtoʊ/
Definitions
- (n.) The constitutional power of an executive authority to reject a bill passed by the legislature, preventing its enactment into law unless overridden.
The president exercised the executive veto to block the controversial legislation.
Forms
- executive veto
- executive vetoes
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Commentary
Commonly requires a legislative supermajority to override; varies by jurisdiction regarding timing and formality.
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