C1nounformalpoliticslaw
US/ˈviː.toʊ/
UK/ˈviː.təʊ/
the official power to stop a law or decision by refusing to approve it
In context
The president used his veto to block the new tax bill.
Each permanent member of the council has a veto over major decisions.
The board has a veto on any change to the company logo.
Words that go with veto
verb + noun
- exercise a vetoThe senator threatened to exercise a veto.
- override a vetoIt takes two thirds of the votes to override a veto.
- threaten a vetoThe governor threatened a veto if the budget passed.
adjective + noun
- presidential vetoCongress failed to override the presidential veto.
noun + noun
- veto powerFive countries hold veto power at the council.
noun + preposition
- veto overEmployees want a veto over the final plan.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
use the veto rightCorrect: use the veto