veto

/ˈviːtoʊ/
verb
  1. To reject or forbid something, especially by using official authority.
    • The mayor vetoed the city council's budget plan.
    • My parents vetoed my idea of having a party on a school night.
    • The committee voted to veto the proposed changes.
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  1. The power or right to reject a decision or proposal made by others, especially in government.
    • The committee's veto prevented the plan from moving forward.
    • The president used his veto to stop the new law.
    • Each member of the board has a veto over major decisions.
  2. A rejection of something, such as an idea or plan.
    • Her veto of the movie choice surprised everyone.
    • The manager's veto ended the discussion about the new schedule.
    • The proposal received a veto from the majority of voters.
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