veto

Definitions


[ˈviːtəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a lawmaking body
(e.g: neither state was given a veto over amendments to the Act)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘I forbid’, used by Roman tribunes of the people when opposing measures of the Senate


[ˈviːtəʊ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- exercise a veto against (a decision or proposal)
(e.g: the president vetoed the bill)


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Origin:
early 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘I forbid’, used by Roman tribunes of the people when opposing measures of the Senate




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