vetoes

noun

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)

a vote that blocks a decision

verb

command against

vote against

Roots

vetareveto- · Latin · to forbid, prohibit

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