What is the meaning of veto?

noun

  • A vote that blocks a decision.
  • The power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature. )

verb

  • Vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent.
    • usage: "The President vetoed the bill"
  • Command against.
    • usage: "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"
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