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Other crossword clues for answer "POCKETVETO"

POCKETVETO
Presidential legislative weapon
It will kill a bill
Legislative ploy
President's option
President's option, and a hint to the puzzle theme in 17-, 22-, 35- and 45-Across
Presidential prerogative
President's tacit disapproval of a bill.
Presidential power.
President's stratagem
Oval Office action
White House action by inaction
Presidential power first used by James Madison
President's option for an unwanted bill
Passive aggressive bill killer
Legislative tactic
Kill by doing nothing?
It results from not signing