- pronunciation:
- vi
to
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History
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the power of a government official or group to prevent something from going into effect.
The president's veto sent the bill back to Congress. |
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Veto is a Latin word that means "I forbid." It was used by representatives of the Roman people when they opposed the Roman Senate.