Meaning of veto in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈvidoʊ/

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1. Verb

   veto

   Definitions

   1. vote against

   Examples

   • « refuse to endorse »
   • « refuse to assent »
   • « The President vetoed the bill »
2. 2. command against

   Examples

   • « I forbid you to call me late at night »
   • « Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store »

   Antonyms

   • permit
   • allow
   • let
   • countenance
   • permit
   • allow
   • let
   • countenance

3. Noun

   veto

   Etymology

   early 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘I forbid’, used by Roman tribunes of the people when opposing measures of the Senate

   Definitions

   1. a vote that blocks a decision
4. 2. the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)