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nounthe distinct title of an entry or account as it appears on a separate line in a bookkeeping ledger or a fiscal budget. OTHER WORDS FROM line itemline-item, adjectiveWords nearby line itemline gauge, line-haul, line-hauler, line integral, Line Islands, line item, line-item veto, Lineker, lineman, line management, lineman's pliers Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for line itemUnder the Constitution, of course, there is no line-item veto; a president either signs or vetoes an entire bill. A Word on "Obamabot"-ism|Michael Tomasky|May 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST But I'll tell you something, if you'll give me the line-item veto, I'll remove some of that unnecessary spending. Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various I also appeal to Congress to pass the line-item veto you promised the American people. Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various Give me the same thing 43 governors have--the line-item veto--and let me help you control spending. Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various
Senator Mattingly has introduced a bill permitting a 2-year trial run of the line-item veto. Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various As Governor, I found this line-item veto was a powerful tool against wasteful or extravagant spending. Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various
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