line-item veto

American  

[lahyn-ahy-tuhm] / ˈlaɪnˌaɪ təm /

noun

1. the power of the executive to veto particular items of a bill without having to veto the entire bill.

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line-item veto Cultural  

1. The authority of an executive to veto a specific appropriation in a budget passed by a legislature. Viewing the line-item veto as an effective tactic against pork-barrel legislation, presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush unsuccessfully sought this authority, which many state governors possess, from Congress. Under current law the president must choose between signing or vetoing the entire budget rather than parts (items on budget lines) of it.

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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

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

In 43 states, Governors wield some form of a "line item veto" over their state legislatures.

From Time Magazine Archive