Message
Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1914)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
PRESIDENT’S. The annual communication of the President of the United States to congress, pursuant to art. II. sec. 3, of the constitution. It is usually delivered at the commencement of the session, and embodies the president’s views and suggestions concerning the general affairs of the nation. Since Jefferson’s time, at least, it has been in writing. Special messages are sent to congress from time to time as the president may deem expedient. 8 President Wilson has followed an earlier practice of reading his messages to Congress in person.