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veto vs pocket veto

pocket veto vs veto

veto and pocket veto both are nouns.

veto is a verb but pocket veto is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
veto Yes No Yes No
pocket veto Yes No No No
As nouns, pocket veto is a hyponym of veto; that is, pocket veto is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than veto:
  • veto: a vote that blocks a decision
  • pocket veto: indirect veto of legislation by refusing to sign it
veto (noun) pocket veto (noun)
a vote that blocks a decision indirect veto of legislation by refusing to sign it
the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)
veto (verb) pocket veto (verb)
command against
vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
Difference between veto and pocket veto

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