Definition
A legislative supermajority (typically two-thirds) capable of overriding a governor's or president's veto.
Example Usage
With a vetoproof majority, the legislature passed the bill despite the governor's promised veto.
Origin
Compound of 'veto' and 'proof', American political term from mid-20th century
Source: Legislative procedure terminology
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