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- pronunciation:
- vi
to
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the right or power of one official authority or body, esp. the chief executive, to reject or cancel something enacted by another, such as a law or budget authorization approved by a legislature.
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| definition 2: |
the exercise of this right, or the document effecting it.
- synonyms:
- negation, revocation
- similar words:
- cancellation, denial, nullification, pocket veto
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| definition 3: |
a vote against or rejection of a proposal or enactment that prevents it from taking effect.
- similar words:
- injunction, nay, proscription, rejection
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
vetoes, vetoing, vetoed |
| definition 1: |
to reject or prevent from taking effect (an enactment of a legislative body, or the like).
- synonyms:
- invalidate, nullify, rescind, revoke, void
- antonyms:
- approve
- similar words:
- annul, cancel, deny, disallow, negate, negative, quash, reject
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| definition 2: |
to prohibit authoritatively.
- synonyms:
- ban, enjoin, forbid, interdict, proscribe
- antonyms:
- approve
- similar words:
- annul, disallow, negative, overrule, prevent, prohibit, quash, taboo
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| related words: |
abrogate, ban, disapprove, inhibit, nullify, overrule, overturn, refuse, rescind, reverse, void |
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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.
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