veto (B2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /ˈviːtoʊ/
Definition
To refuse to accept or allow something, or to reject a decision or proposal made by someone in a position of authority.
Examples
The committee voted to veto the proposed changes to the budget.
She threatened to veto any attempt to increase taxes.
The king could veto any law passed by the parliament.
How to Use veto
- veto something (verb)
- To reject a proposal, decision, or law. — "The council decided to veto the new development plan."
- veto power (noun phrase)
- The authority or right to reject something. — "The monarch retained the veto power over all government decisions."
- issue a veto (verb phrase)
- To officially use the power to reject something. — "The governor will issue a veto if the bill does not meet her requirements."
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