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Noun(1) a vote that blocks a decision,the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed orintended act (especially the power of a chief executive toreject a bill passed by the legislature),refusal of permission(2) a vote that blocks a decision(3) the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed orintended act (especially the power of a chief executive toreject a bill passed by the legislature)(4) refusal of permission
Verb(1) vote against,refuse to endorse,refuse to assent,command against,refuse permission(2) vote against(3) refuse to endorse(4) refuse to assent(5) command against(6) refuse permission

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(1) Since he was on top, he had the power to veto some ideas, but for the most part, he stayed inside the game.(2) I submit that part of the reason for that has been the ongoing existence of the veto in the Security Council.(3) Although they tried to put a brave face on it, it means they are now outnumbered by the Independents and Labour, who could combine to veto their proposals.(4) They could and would undoubtedly veto any proposal to construct an airport at Thatch Valley.(5) But, unlike most governors who enjoy the right to veto individual articles of a bill passed by their state councils, a president can only veto a bill as a whole.(6) This allows software to veto certain state transitions when it is not safe to do so.(7) Most important was that local authorities were unable to veto proposals for alternative public schools.(8) When it comes time for the A.M.P.T.P. to make an offer or accept an offer, any one studio can veto the deal.(9) Three members of the Security Council with veto powers - China, France and Russia - have all expressed opposition to the proposed resolution.(10) The president can veto a bill from Congress but an overuse of this will devalue not only his position but also that of the political structure in America.(11) From this perspective, the U.S. Senate has a veto over treaties negotiated by the executive, and constitutional courts have a veto over legislation.(12) Often the artist or the gallery might veto an idea like that.(13) Governments can also refer decisions they oppose to the European Council, where again they can apply the veto ; and they can opt out of decisions when they wish to do so.(14) Under the terms of the Luxembourg Compromise, governments would retain their right to veto proposals where they deemed a vital national interest to be at stake.(15) Neither the executive or legislative branch can change or veto a Fed decision.(16) his veto on our drinking after the meal was annoying
Related Words
(1) veto power
(2) pocket veto
Synonyms
Noun
1. rejection
2. dismissal
3. prohibition
4. proscription
5. embargo
6. ban
7. interdict
8. check
10. red light


Verb
11. reject
14. dismiss
15. prohibit
16. forbid
17. interdict
18. proscribe
19. disallow
20. embargo
21. ban
22. rule out
23. say no to
24. kill
25. put the kibosh on
26. give the thumbs down to
27. give the red light to


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