advice-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.
Origin:
1780–90
1780–90
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| advice and consent | |
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| 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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Advice-consent
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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