veto

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

From Latin vetō (“to forbid”).

"No, you won't," vetoed Conan. — Red Nails, Robert E. (Robert Ervin) Howard
Quite unexpectedly, he would veto some proceeding she proposed. — A Sheaf of Corn, Mary E. Mann
This was vetoed; but Congress passed the bill over the veto. — A School History of the United States, John Bach McMaster

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