item veto

American  

noun

1. line-item veto.

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item veto British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

But the provision later was folded into the state budget, and — lacking Ohio’s line item veto authority — Sununu signed it on June 25.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2021

For eight years, we have said no to unplanned, exorbitant spending and we have used the veto and line item veto to enforce fiscal responsibility.

From Washington Times • Jan. 9, 2018

"At this time, the governor can't be certain if the remedy is the line item veto or whether he needs to consider sending it back to the legislature," the statement said.

From Reuters • Jun. 30, 2011

Portman is one of 31 senators sponsoring the modified line- item veto.

From BusinessWeek • Feb. 8, 2011

He is the Governor after all, and he can use the status of his office and his line item veto to get things done his way.

From Time • Dec. 11, 2003