Pocket veto In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pocket veto", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-26 10:08

Meaning of Pocket veto

Pocket veto American

noun

A way that the president can indirectly stop a bill a bill from becoming law

The president decided to use pocket veto on stimulus bill.

verb

To stop a legislative bill from becoming law

The president pocket vetoed the crime bill.

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Origin of Pocket veto

This phrase is traceable to the 1830s and hints at putting the unsigned bill inside one's pocket.

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