advice and consent
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of advice and consent
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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But Congress emphatically rejected it, giving the appointment power to the mayor, with advice and consent of the Council.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2025
Palumbo in the lawsuit said the state constitution, which requires the governor to appoint a chief judge "with the advice and consent of the Senate," was designed to prevent such an outcome.
From Reuters ● Feb. 9, 2023
The report notes the probe by Grassley’s team “is not a criminal or civil investigation, but an investigation meant to assist in the Senate’s constitutionally mandated advice and consent process.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2022
In a statement Friday, Grassley congratulated Jackson and said he has “no intention of degrading the advice and consent role” of the Senate, referring to the bitter confirmation battles over Trump’s three Supreme Court nominees.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 25, 2022
He could not nominate to any of the higher dignities of the order; but he might, with the advice and consent of some of the most reputable knights, appoint to the inferior priories and preceptories.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
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