veto

Elementary

/ˈviː.toʊ/

noun
Power to reject decisions or proposals

veto in a sentence

  • “The president used his veto against the bill.”
  • “A veto of a bill.”
  • “Are there enough votes in Congress to override the President's veto ?”
  • “The President has the veto over new legislation.”

What does “veto” mean?

veto (noun) means power to reject decisions or proposals. It is pronounced /ˈviː.toʊ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "veto" mean?
veto (noun) means: Power to reject decisions or proposals
How do you pronounce "veto"?
"veto" is pronounced /ˈviː.toʊ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "veto" in a sentence?
Here is "veto" used in a sentence: The president used his veto against the bill.

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