veˇto
(v
t
)
KEY
NOUN:
pl.
veˇtoes
-
- The vested power or constitutional right of one branch or department of government to refuse approval of measures proposed by another department, especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature and thus prevent or delay its enactment into law.
- Exercise of this right.
- An official document or message from a chief executive stating the reasons for rejection of a bill.
- An authoritative prohibition or rejection of a proposed or intended act.
TRANSITIVE VERB:
veˇtoed
,
veˇtoˇing
,
veˇtoes
- To prevent (a legislative bill) from becoming law by exercising the power of veto.
- To forbid or prohibit authoritatively.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin
vet, first person sing. present tense of
vet
re,
to forbid
OTHER FORMS:
vetoˇer
(Noun)
