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vetoed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈviˌtoʊd// UK //vˈiːtəʊd// ve·toed

v. to officially stop a plan or decision from happening. You use this when someone with power, like a leader, says 'no' to a new law.

v. past tense of 'veto'; refers to the exercise of an official power to reject a proposed law or decision. Typically implies a formal, constitutional, or institutional authority.


SIMPLE

The president vetoed the new law yesterday.

CONTEXTUAL

The board of directors vetoed the proposal to sell the company after several members raised concerns about job security.

COMPLEX

Although the committee reached a consensus on the budget, the governor vetoed the bill, citing a lack of transparency in how the funds were allocated.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object, usually a bill, law, or proposal.

Pitfall

The manager vetoed against the planThe manager vetoed the planVeto is a transitive verb; it takes a direct object without the preposition 'against'.

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