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Word: Veto
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘I forbid’, used by Roman tribunes of the people when opposing measures of the Senate
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈviːtəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a lawmaking body
Short Definition:constitutional right to reject decision or proposal made by lawmaking body
Examples:- neither state was given a veto over amendments to the Act
- the royal power of veto
Word: Veto
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈviːtəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
exercise a veto against (a decision or proposal)
Short Definition:exercise veto against
Examples:- the president vetoed the bill
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