legislative veto

noun

1. a veto exercised by a legislature nullifying or reversing an action, decision, etc., of the executive branch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of legislative veto¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Newsom signaled through a series of legislative veto messages this fall that he anticipated “lower-than-expected revenues” and wanted the Legislature to “remain disciplined when it comes to spending.”

From Los Angeles Times

Gov. Laura Kelly has the opportunity to veto these bad bills, and a legislative veto session is scheduled for next month.

From Washington Times

“A legislative veto in the context of a statute delegating emergency powers might be a good idea. It might be a bad idea. But it is not a constitutional idea under our current charter,” Wecht wrote.

From Washington Times

Marion said the General Assembly so far this year has demonstrated it’s capable of acting on substantive legislation early in the session, citing action on a proposed ban on 3D guns, and removing a “legislative veto” provision from state marijuana regulations as examples.

From Washington Times

“When you say something will become law, absent a legislative veto, it’s the same as passing a law.”

From Washington Times