veto
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n.the official power to stop a law or decision from being passed.
n.the constitutional right or power of one branch of government to reject a bill or measure passed by another branch.
Simple“The president decided to use his veto to stop the new tax law.”
In context“The executive branch exercised its power of veto, returning the proposed legislation to the senate with a list of specific objections.”
UsageOften used with the verbs 'exercise', 'use', or 'apply'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
v.to refuse to allow a bill, plan, or idea to go forward.
v.to exercise a right of veto against a proposal or to authoritatively forbid a planned course of action.
Simple“The committee vetoed the suggestion because it was too expensive.”
In context“The board of directors ultimately vetoed the merger, citing concerns over the long-term stability of the partner firm.”
UsageThis is a transitive verb and requires a direct object.
“On Wednesday, the bill, which was passed by New York City’s City Council, automatically became law because the mayor had opted not to veto it.”
“It was ultimately vetoed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.”
From Latin vetō (“I forbid”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.