annual message. A message from the President or a governor given at the opening of an annual legislative session.
Presidential message. A communication from the President to the U.S. Congress on matters pertaining to the state of the union, esp. of matters requiring legislative consideration. U.S. Const. art. II, §
3.
— Also termed State of the Union. [Cases: United States 26. C.J.S. United States §§ 45–47.]
special message. A message from the President or a governor relating to a particular matter.
veto message. See VETO MESSAGE.