advice and consent

advice and consent

 
noun U.S. Government.
a phrase in the constitution (Article II, Section 2) allowing the Senate to restrain presidential powers of appointment and treaty-making.
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1780–90
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Advice and consent is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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advice and consent

noun
a legal expression in the United States Constitution that allows the Senate to constrain the President's powers of appointment and treaty-making 
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