English Explanatory Dictionary

recess appointment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The appointment by the President of the United States of a person to an office that normally requires approval of the United States Senate, but who is appointed without such approval because the Senate is in recess.

Word forms

recess appointment recess appointments
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