Veto
/ˈviːtoʊ/
Definitions
- (n.) The constitutional right or power of a chief executive, such as a president or governor, to reject a bill or proposal passed by a legislature.
The president exercised the veto to block the controversial bill.
- (v.) To reject or prohibit a decision or proposal by exercising the power of veto.
The governor vetoed the legislature’s budget plan.
Forms
- vetoes
- vetoed
- vetoing
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Commentary
Use 'veto' precisely to denote the formal rejection power of an executive, distinguishing it from informal opposition or legislative delays.
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