advice and consent

advice and consent
n. Phrase found in Article II, Section 2, Clause
2 of the United States Constitution describing the Senate's role in confirming presidential appointments and ratifying treaties. The "consent" takes the form of a vote. Rarely does a president formally seek the Senate's advice (it has happened only twice; the last time was in 1848), but senators often advise the president informally as to which potential nominees and treaty provisions are acceptable.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.


advice and consent
The authority given by the U.S. Constitution to the Senate to ratify treaties and confirm presidential cabinet, ambassadorial, and judicial appointments.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


advice and consent
The authority given by the U.S. Constitution to the Senate to ratify treaties and confirm presidential cabinet, ambassadorial, and judicial appointments.

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