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to veto
01
opposer son veto, veto
to reject or prohibit a decision, proposal, or action
Transitive: to veto a decision or action
Exemples
The president has the authority to veto a bill passed by the legislature, preventing it from becoming law.
Le président a le pouvoir de opposer son veto à un projet de loi adopté par le législatif, l'empêchant ainsi de devenir une loi.
The CEO decided to veto the proposed merger, citing potential risks to the company's stability.
Le PDG a décidé de opposer son veto à la fusion proposée, invoquant des risques potentiels pour la stabilité de l'entreprise.
02
opposer son veto, rejeter
to reject or refuse to allow an idea or suggestion
Transitive: to veto an idea or plan
Exemples
The homeowner vetoed the idea of installing a swimming pool in the backyard due to space constraints.
Le propriétaire a opposé son veto à l'idée d'installer une piscine dans le jardin en raison de contraintes d'espace.
The teacher vetoed the students' request to extend the deadline for the assignment.
Le professeur a opposé son veto à la demande des étudiants de prolonger le délai pour le devoir.
Veto
Exemples
The council used its veto to block the new zoning law.
The mayor 's veto was overridden by a two-thirds majority.
1.1
veto
the authority or right to forbid or reject an action, often by a head of state or executive
Exemples
The president has the constitutional veto over bills passed by Congress.
The governor exercised her veto to prevent the law from taking effect.
