Definition of Veto
Veto
ve·to


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(noun)
a constitutional power vested into one branch of the government that gives the right to reject decisions and proposals made by the law-making body;

e.g. The President has veto power to any bill passed by congress.

(verb)
to prohibit or reject;

e.g. The president vetoed a bill that was proposed by the congress.



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