veto-proof

adjective

ve·​to-proof ˈvē-(ˌ)tō-ˌprüf 

: having enough potential votes to be enacted over a veto or to override vetoes consistently

a veto-proof bill

Examples of veto-proof in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Congress will be required to vote on the agreement but would need a veto-proof majority to actually block it, which could pave the way for the kingdom to pursue its own uranium enrichment and would be likely to raise fears of nuclear proliferation. — Garrett Haake, NBC news, 22 July 2026

The bill passed both the Senate and House by a veto-proof majority. — Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 25 June 2026

That level of support is what’s colloquially called a veto-proof majority. — Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

The Senate has not yet considered the veto override, but the measure passed the chamber on April 29 by a vote of 41-3, a veto-proof margin. — Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for veto-proof

• bulletproof
• fireproof
• waterproof
• weatherproof
• aloof
• behoof
• disproof
• flameproof
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• reproof