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    veto

    veto - Dictionary definition and meaning for word veto

    Definition
    (noun) a vote that blocks a decision Definition
    (noun) 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) Definition
    (verb) vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
    Synonyms : blackball , negative
    Example Sentence
    • The President vetoed the bill
    Definition
    (verb) command against
    Example Sentence
    • I forbid you to call me late at night
    • Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store
    • Dad nixed our plans
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for veto

Veto and vote are opposites. Veto is to prohibit,disallow, while vote means, to approve, give consent.

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in Indian idol2010 judges used their VETO power to save one of the contestants from being kicked out

pota act in india - power to arrest terrorist


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text: permission to veto yes
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