pocket veto
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Tweet n. 1. The indirect veto of a bill received by the president within ten days of the adjournment of Congress, effected by retaining the bill unsigned until Congress adjourns. 2. A similar action exercised by a state governor or other chief executive. pocket-ve′to v. |
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