From formal English to slang. 2014.
senatorial courtesy — n. a custom of the U.S. Senate whereby that body refuses to ratify a presidential nomination to an official position, as in a state, if the senators from that state or from the nominee s state do not approve … English World dictionary
Senatorial courtesy — In the United States, senatorial courtesy is the custom whereby the Senate will refuse to confirm any presidential appointments if objections are raised by either * the senior senator of the president s political party, or * the senators from the … Wikipedia
senatorial courtesy — noun Date: 1884 a custom of the United States Senate of refusing to confirm a presidential appointment of an official in or from a state when the appointment is opposed by the senators or senior senator of the president s party from that state … New Collegiate Dictionary
senatorial courtesy — the practice in the U.S. Senate of confirming only those presidential appointees approved by both senators from the state of the appointee, or by the senior senator of the president s party. [1880 85, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
senatorial courtesy — noun : a custom of the United States Senate of refusing to confirm a presidential appointment of an official in or from a state when the appointment is opposed by the senators or senior senator of the president s party from that state … Useful english dictionary
courtesy — n. 1) to demonstrate, extend, show courtesy (they showed us every courtesy) 2) common; unfailing courtesy 3) professional; senatorial (US) courtesy 4) courtesy to, towards (it was done as a courtesy to you) 5) the courtesy to + inf. (he didn t… … Combinatory dictionary
National Republican Senatorial Committee — This article is part of the series: United States Senate … Wikipedia
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senatorialcourtesy — senatorial courtesy n. The custom in the U.S. Senate of refusing to confirm a presidential appointment to office opposed by both senators from the state of the appointee or by the senior senator of the President s party. * * * … Universalium
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