What is another word for budget item vetoes?
Pronunciation: [bˈʌd͡ʒɪt ˈa͡ɪtəm vˈiːtə͡ʊz] (IPA) 
Budget item vetoes refer to the power of a government executive, usually a governor or a president, to reject specific items included in a budget or appropriations bill passed by the legislature. Inline with this, there are several synonyms for budget item veto which includes line-item veto, selective veto, partial veto, or item veto. These terms all refer to the same idea of defunding particular provisions or expenses from the budget bill without completely vetoing the entire legislation. This power is essential in maintaining a balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government, giving the chief executive the ability to strike down specific projects he or she considers unnecessary or unwise for the state or country's finances.
