pocketveto

pocket veto 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.

  pockʹet-ve'to (pŏkʹĭt-vē'tō) v.

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