Noun
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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)
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a vote that blocks a decision
Verb
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command against
"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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vote against
refuse to endorse
refuse to assent
"The President vetoed the bill"