joint resolution

/dʒɔɪnt ˈrɛzəˌluʃən/
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Other forms: joint resolutions

Definitions of joint resolution
  1. 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)
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    type of:
    declaration, resolution, resolve
    a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
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