Meaning Of The Word Line-item veto

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What's The Definition Of Line-item veto?

line-item veto in American English
executive power to reject a section of a bill, esp. one containing specific appropriations, without vetoing the whole bill
noun: the power of the executive to veto particular items of a bill without having to veto the entire bill

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