Meaning of the word veto in English

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veto

US /ˈviː.t̬oʊ/

UK /ˈviː.t̬oʊ/

a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

rejection prohibition ban embargo interdict

exercise a veto against (a decision or proposal)

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

reject forbid prohibit ban block

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