Meaning & Definition of Veto in English
English⟶
Veto
/vitoʊ/
noun
1. A vote that blocks a decision
synonym:
- veto
2. 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)
synonym:
- veto
verb
1. Vote against
- Refuse to endorse
- Refuse to assent
- "The president vetoed the bill"
synonym:
- veto,
- blackball,
- negative
2. Command against
- "I forbid you to call me late at night"
- "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"
- "Dad nixed our plans"
synonym:
- forbid,
- prohibit,
- interdict,
- proscribe,
- veto,
- disallow,
- nix