Veto

/vˈiːtə‍ʊ/

/ˈviˌtoʊ/

Veto

refusal of or disagreement with something

1.1

the right to reject or prohibit a decision or proposal, especially one made by someone of an authority

to veto

to reject or prohibit a decision, proposal, or action

to reject or refuse to allow a decision, proposal, or action

Example

By exercising veto power, the president took a unilateral action to block the legislation, triggering surprise and disagreement among lawmakers.

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