English Explanatory Dictionary

senatorial courtesy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A long-standing, unofficial convention by which a senator will support a Senate colleague opposing the appointment to federal office of a nominee from that senator's state.

Word forms

senatorial courtesy
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