Pocket veto American
A way that the president can indirectly stop a bill a bill from becoming law
The president decided to use pocket veto on stimulus bill.
To stop a legislative bill from becoming law
The president pocket vetoed the crime bill.
Once something has been done, you can do nothing but face the consequences.
Used to mention a situation in which people obey the law so that the social safety and security is maintained
Used to refer to two politicians who are expected to work well together
To provide the police or authorities with information to expose someone’s wrongdoings
To formally charge someone with a crime in order to hold a trial in court.
This phrase is traceable to the 1830s and hints at putting the unsigned bill inside one's pocket.