line-item veto

A line-item veto is when a person with authority to approve or reject laws, like the president or governor, can eliminate specific parts of a budget or bill without vetoing the entire thing. This allows them to remove particular spending items they disagree with while still approving the rest. It provides more precise control over budget spending and helps prevent unnecessary or unwanted expenses from becoming law. However, its use and legality vary by jurisdiction; in the U.S., the president does not have a general line-item veto power unless granted by Congress.