veto threat
Executive rejection warning
A veto threat is a president's or executive's announcement that they will reject proposed legislation if it passes.
The threat aims to influence lawmakers before a vote, either killing a bill or forcing modifications: The White House issued a veto threat over the spending provisions.
Veto threats are strategic tools—they signal opposition without requiring the veto itself.
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- rejectDismiss as unsuitable
- presidentElected leader of nation
- Oval OfficePresident's formal workspace
- executive powerGovernment's enforcement capacity
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- vetoes
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Official refusal to approve
pocket veto · bill signing · signature · override · line-item veto
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