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The pocket veto is an absolute veto that cannot be overridden. The veto becomes effective when the President fails to sign a bill after Congress has adjourned and is unable to override the veto.
The executive branch does have an important check on the legislative branch when the president vetoes a law. However, the legislative branch can override the president's veto if both houses agree to do so with a two-thirds vote by all of its members.