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to veto
01
to reject or prohibit a decision, proposal, or action
Transitive: to veto a decision or action
Example
The president has the authority to veto a bill passed by the legislature, preventing it from becoming law.
The CEO decided to veto the proposed merger, citing potential risks to the company's stability.
02
to reject or refuse to allow an idea or suggestion
Transitive: to veto an idea or plan
Example
The homeowner vetoed the idea of installing a swimming pool in the backyard due to space constraints.
The teacher vetoed the students' request to extend the deadline for the assignment.
Veto
01
refusal of or disagreement with something
Example
The president issued a veto against the proposed tax reform bill.
Her veto of the budget plan led to further negotiations among the team.
1.1
the right to reject or prohibit a decision or proposal, especially one made by someone of an authority
Example
The president exercised their veto to reject the proposed legislation passed by Congress.
The governor 's veto prevented the bill from becoming law, much to the disappointment of its supporters.
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