veto

//ˈviːtoʊ//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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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.

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.