veto
//ˈviːtoʊ//
Noun
vetoSingular
vetoesPlural
1
A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.
The president has the power of veto over new legislation.
2
An authoritative prohibition or rejection of a proposed or intended act.
The manager put a veto on the new project proposal.
Synonym
Verb
vetoInfinitive
vetoPresent tense
vetoedPast tense
vetoedPast participle
vetoingPresent participle
vetoesThird-person singular
1
To exercise the power of veto; to reject or refuse to approve a bill, law, or proposal.
The president vetoed the new tax bill.
2
To prohibit or forbid something authoritatively.
The principal vetoed the students' plan to hold a party on campus.