recess appointment
- A process where the president appoints an individual to a vacant position when the Senate isn't in session, with the understanding that this individual will need Senate validation later on
- The President made a recess appointment during the summer Senate break.
- The recess appointment was met with controversy due to the candidate's divisive views.
- The person appointed during the recess must still undergo Senate scrutiny after the recess ends.
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