pocket veto
Example Sentences
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The governor signaled she won’t sign the bill, which in effect kills it through a pocket veto and without an explanation of her objections.
From Washington Times
The Grand Rapids Chamber criticized the pocket veto of the tax deferment legislation.
From Washington Times
He said the governor’s pocket veto came “out of nowhere.”
From Washington Times
For six days, Trump has been threatening to tank this bill, possibly with a pocket veto.
From Salon
Trump could also choose to take advantage of a situation known as a “pocket veto,” rather than outright vetoing the coronavirus aid package.
From Reuters
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
