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veto
1 veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ noun
plural vetoes
1 veto
/ˈviːtoʊ/
noun
plural vetoes
Learner's definition of VETO
1 
[count] : a decision by a person in authority to not allow or approve something (such as a new law)禁止令；否定；否决
2 
[noncount] : the right or power of a person in authority to decide that something (such as a new law) will not be approved（对新法律等的）否决权
— see also line-item veto, pocket veto
2 veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ verb
vetoes; vetoed; vetoing
2 veto
/ˈviːtoʊ/
verb
vetoes; vetoed; vetoing
Learner's definition of VETO
[+ object]
1 
: to reject (a proposed law) officially : to refuse to allow (a bill) to become a law否决（新法案）；禁止，拒绝认可（提案）
2 
: to refuse to allow or accept (something, such as a plan or suggestion)禁止，反对，拒绝接受（计划或建议）
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 10573 COCA: 7289

veto

1 of 2

noun

ve·​to ˈvē-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce veto (audio)
plural vetoes
1
: an authoritative prohibition : interdiction
2
a
: a power of one department or branch of a government to forbid or prohibit finally or provisionally the carrying out of projects attempted by another department
especially : a power vested in a chief executive to prevent permanently or temporarily the enactment of measures passed by a legislature
b(1)
: the exercise of such authority
(2)
: a message communicating the reasons of an executive and especially the president of the U.S. for vetoing a proposed law

veto

2 of 2

verb

vetoed; vetoing

transitive verb

: to refuse to admit or approve : prohibit
also : to refuse assent to (a legislative bill) so as to prevent enactment or cause reconsideration
vetoer
ˈvē-(ˌ)tō-ər How to pronounce veto (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun a veto of a bill Are there enough votes in Congress to override the President's veto? The President has the veto over new legislation. The President may choose to exercise his veto. Verb The President vetoed the bill. We wanted to do a cross-country trip, but our parents vetoed it. She vetoed several restaurants before we could agree on one. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The other amendments would require voter ID, have gubernatorial candidates choose their own running mates, enable lawmakers to cancel regulations without facing a governor’s veto and set up election audits. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 In the end, Washington’s veto, like the imposition of economic sanctions, is best understood as power politics. Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2022 The Accords also show the Palestinians’ veto card, the one that John Kerry so famously alluded to in 2016. Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Both the state House and Senate overrode Holcomb's veto in May, clearing the way for the law to take effect in July. Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 The governor also has the power to sign or veto legislation sought by the utility. al, 7 Sep. 2022 But students also get autonomy to write their own checks without putting down any money themselves, though Fowler does have veto authority. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 Though the mayor vetoed the Assembly’s resolution, which called on a task force to forge ahead — a veto that the Assembly then voted to override — Anchorage Health Department officials have attended recent task force meetings. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 Newsom’s veto, though, amounted to a rejection of that analysis. Natalie Shure, The New Republic, 31 Aug. 2022
Verb
But the first baseman — who had the Nationals on a 10-team no-trade list — exercised his right to veto the deal, leaving the Padres scrambling. Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 Tampa Bay Rays fans spoke to Fox News about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to veto $35 million in funding for a new training facility. Matt Leach, Fox News, 8 June 2022 Russia is one of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and wields the right to veto its resolutions. NBC News, 4 Apr. 2022 Cox said the high rates of mental health challenges transgender youth face due to discrimination influenced his decision to veto. Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2022 There's also pushback against Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's Monday decision to veto a statewide ban. CBS News, 23 Mar. 2022 Cox’s decision to veto the bill highlights divisions within the Republican Party on the efficacy and morality of bills restricting the lives of young trans people. Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2022 Watson has the ultimate power because of the no-trade clause in his contract that gives him authority to veto any deal if he's not being sent to a desirable location. Matt Young, Chron, 16 Feb. 2022 Now Moscow and Beijing, which both have the ability to veto any resolution at the United Nations, have declared their opposition to further enlargement of NATO and to the formation of other regional security alliances. Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin, I forbid, from vetare to forbid

First Known Use

Noun

1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1706, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of veto was in 1629

Phrases Containing veto
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 10573 COCA: 7289
veto

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + VETO | VETO + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤effective實際上的否決權➤government, gubernatorial (NAmE) , presidential政府的／州長／總統否決權➤line-item (NAmE) 單項否決權◇The Governor used a line-item veto to eliminate a $1 million increase to the California Arts Council.州長利用單項否決權否定了對加利福尼亞藝術委員會增加 100 萬美元撥款的提案。VERB + VETO➤have, wield擁有／掌握否決權➤exercise, use行使／使用否決權◇The board can exercise its veto to prevent the decision.董事會可以行使否決權，阻止作出這項決定。➤threaten威脅使用否決權➤override, overturn使否決無效；推翻否決VETO + NOUN➤power, rights否決權➤threat使用否決權的威脅➤pen (NAmE) 否決權◇The President hasn't yet used his veto pen.總統尚未行使否決權。PREPOSITION➤veto against對⋯的否決權◇The nobles had a virtual veto against peasant candidates.貴族對農民候選人擁有實際上的否決權。➤veto on對⋯的否決◇The opposition parties effectively have a veto on constitutional reform.各反對黨派實際上對憲法改革擁有否決權。➤veto over對⋯的否決◇a veto over all political appointments對所有政治任命的否決PHRASES➤a/the power of veto, a/the right of veto否決權
veto

verb

ADVERB | VERB + VETO | PHRASES ADVERB➤effectively實際上否決◇The president effectively vetoed this measure.總統實際上否決了這項措施。VERB + VETO➤threaten to威脅要否決PHRASES➤the power to veto sth, the right to veto sth否決⋯的權力／權利

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