what does veto mean?
VETO as NOUN
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- a vote that blocks a decision
Hypernyms(s) veto is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- 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)
Hypernyms(s) veto is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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VETO as VERB
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- I forbid you to call me late at night
- Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
Hypernyms(s) veto is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- vote against
- refuse to endorse
- refuse to assent
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- The President vetoed the bill
Hypernyms(s) veto is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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