item veto

noun

1. line-item veto.

item veto

noun

1. (in the US) the power of a state governor to veto items in bills without vetoing the entire measure

Example Sentences

Under the Constitution, of course, there is no line-item veto; a president either signs or vetoes an entire bill.

From The Daily Beast

And we can tackle this problem together, if you pass the line-item veto.

From Project Gutenberg

As Governor, I found this line-item veto was a powerful tool against wasteful or extravagant spending.

From Project Gutenberg

Senator Mattingly has introduced a bill permitting a 2-year trial run of the line-item veto.

From Project Gutenberg

And tonight I ask you to give me what 43 Governors have: Give me a line-item veto this year.

From Project Gutenberg

Give me the same thing 43 governors have--the line-item veto--and let me help you control spending.

From Project Gutenberg