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veto
noun
verb
A vote that blocks a decision
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ˈviːtəʊ
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noun
A vote that blocks a decision
noun
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)
verb
Vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
“The President vetoed the bill”
verb
Command against
“I forbid you to call me late at night”
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The President vetoed the bill
I forbid you to call me late at night
Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
Dad nixed our plans
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