Meaning & Definition of Veto in English

1. A vote that blocks a decision

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)

1. Vote against

• Refuse to endorse

• Refuse to assent

• "The president vetoed the bill"

2. Command against

• "I forbid you to call me late at night"

• "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"

• "Dad nixed our plans"