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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.

Origin:
1780–90

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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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