| pocket veto n. 1. The indirect veto of a bill received by the President within ten days of the adjournment of Congress, effected by retaining the bill unsigned until Congress adjourns. 2. A similar action exercised by a state governor or other chief executive. pock  et-ve to (p k t-v t ) v. |
pocket veto
n US
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the action of the President in retaining unsigned a bill passed by Congress within the last ten days of a session and thus causing it to die
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) any similar action by a state governor or other chief executive
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| Noun | 1. | pocket veto - indirect veto of legislation by refusing to sign it veto - a vote that blocks a decision |
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