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veto-proof

adjective ve·to-proof \ ˈvē-(ˌ)tō-ˌprüf \

Definition of veto-proof

: having enough potential votes to be enacted over a veto or to override vetoes consistently
  • a veto-proof bill

First Known Use of veto-proof

1972

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