The term "line item veto" refers to the power of an executive to veto specific parts of a bill, rather than vetoing the entire bill. Synonyms for "line item veto" include the "partial veto," "selective veto," and "item veto." The "partial veto" term refers to the ability of the executive to veto only a portion of a bill while approving the remaining provisions. The "selective veto" indicates the choice of an executive to veto specific parts of a bill. The "item veto" term implies the specific item in a bill that the executive decides to veto. While these terms refer to different aspects of the power of selective vetoes, they are used interchangeably in discussions of constitutional powers.