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senatorial courtesy
noun
- the practice in the U.S. Senate of confirming only those presidential appointees approved by both senators from the state of the appointee, or by the senior senator of the president's party.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of senatorial courtesy1
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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Example Sentences
That's their right: There are no ground rules to senatorial courtesy.
From The Daily Beast
You will begin your senatorial courtesy calls almost immediately.
From The Daily Beast
He fell back upon the practice of senatorial courtesy, and held up the confirmation of the appointment.
From Project Gutenberg
Forgotten, in this moment, is senatorial courtesy and respect for the powers of the feudal system.
From Project Gutenberg
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