Vetting
Vetting is the process of performing a
Etymology
To vet was originally a
It is a figurative contraction of veterinarian, which originated in the mid-17th century. The
By the early 1900s, vet had begun to be used as a synonym for evaluate, especially in the context of searching for flaws. [4]
Political selection
Candidates for political office are often thoroughly vetted.
United States
Vice presidential nominees
In the
As a rule, in modern presidential elections, no person will be seriously considered for the vice presidential nomination without first undergoing a thorough evaluation by a team of advisers acting on behalf of the nominee.[5] In later stages of the vetting process, the team will examine such items as a prospective vice presidential candidate's finances, personal conduct, and previous coverage in the media.[5] The hurried vetting that preceded the selection by Republican nominee John McCain of his running mate Sarah Palin in 2008 was seen by many political observers as a mistake.[6]
Transitional justice
Vetting is also a term used in the field of
See also
- Law enforcement jargon
- Online vetting
- Security clearance – Status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information or to restricted areas
- Background check – Process of identification of a person, for security concerns
- Due diligence – Standard of care before entering into a contract with another party
Notes and references
- ^ "Vetted Law & Legal Definition". USLegal.com. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ^ "Vetting". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ^ "Vetting". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ^ Lapidos, Juliet (September 3, 2008). "Vetting Vet The origins of vet, verb tr". Slate.com.
- ^ a b Smith, Ben (March 8, 2007). "Richardson Defense Raises Questions". Politico.com.
- ^ "What McCain Didn't Know About Sarah Palin". The Atlantic. September 2008.
- ^ "The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) on Vetting". ICTJ. 24 April 2011. Retrieved 2012-06-17.