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Line-Item Veto

Definition

The power of some governors to reject individual provisions of a bill without vetoing the entire legislation. Not available to the President.

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Common Questions

What is a line-item veto?
The power of some governors to reject individual provisions of a bill without vetoing the entire legislation. Not available to the President.
What terms are related to line-item veto?
Related terms include: Governor, Veto. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for line-item veto.