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veto n

Veto means a rejection or the power to forbid an action. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of veto

  • a rejection or the power to forbid an action

Usage examples of veto

The governor used her veto to reject the bill after the legislature passed it.

Because each partner had veto power, one “no” could stop the whole investment.

The committee approved the proposal, but the board’s veto prevented it from moving forward.

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