noun
a resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto) (Freq. 4)
• Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence
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• Hypernyms: ↑resolution, ↑declaration, ↑resolve
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noun : a resolution passed by both branches of a legislative body; especially : one passed by both houses of the United States Congress and having the force of law when signed by the president or passed by a two-thirds majority of both houses over the president's veto
a joint resolution, requiring mere congressional majorities, has been resorted to when the treaty-making process … broke down — F.A.Ogg & P.O.Ray
— compare bill 3, concurrent resolution
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a resolution adopted by both branches of a bicameral legislative assembly and requiring the signature of the chief executive to become law.
[1830-40, Amer.]
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joint resolution noun (US)
One passed by both Houses of Congress
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Main Entry: ↑join
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joint resolution,
a resolution passed in identical terms by the two branches of a legislative assembly, which, in the United States, requires the signature of the chief executive before it can become a law.
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(in the US) a decision that has been approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives
Useful english dictionary. 2012.