veto

US /ˈviː.t̬oʊ/
UK /ˈviː.t̬oʊ/
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a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body

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The President exercised his veto power on the new bill.
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The UN Security Council has the power of veto.
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exercise a veto against (a decision or proposal)

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The President decided to veto the controversial bill.
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Any permanent member of the Security Council can veto a resolution.
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