veto

🇬🇧 UK/'vi:tәu/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The right or power to reject or block a decision, law, or proposal

否决权

v.

To reject or block a decision or proposal using an official right

否决,禁止

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
vetostem
=veto

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The president used veto power to block the controversial legislation.

  • 2.

    Congress can override a presidential veto with sufficient votes.

  • 3.

    She decided to veto the proposal due to budget constraints.

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