plural vetoes
Definition of veto
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an authoritative prohibition : interdiction
2a
: 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
verb
vetoed; vetoing
Definition of veto (Entry 2 of 2)
: to refuse to admit or approve : prohibit
also
: to refuse assent to (a legislative bill) so as to prevent enactment or cause reconsideration
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The first known use of veto was in 1629
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