vetoing (C1)

verb (present participle)

Pronunciation: /ˈviːtoʊɪŋ/

Definition

The act of exercising a veto; rejecting a decision or proposal made by a law-making body.

Examples

• The governor is currently vetoing several controversial budget items.

• The Security Council's power of vetoing resolutions is significant.

• Despite widespread support, the mayor ended up vetoing the urban development plan.

How to Use vetoing

veto a bill/law/resolution (collocation)

To reject a proposed law or formal decision. — "The president has the authority to veto a bill passed by Congress."

veto power (collocation)

The right to reject a decision or proposal. — "The governor used his veto power to block the new tax increase."

Synonyms of vetoing

Words with a similar meaning to vetoing:

• rejecting
• blocking
• overruling
• disapproving

Antonyms of vetoing

Words with the opposite meaning to vetoing:

• approving
• sanctioning

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