veto
/ˈviːtoʊ/
verb
- 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.
noun
- 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.
- 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.