What does VETO mean? What is the meaning of Veto? - English word definition
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You know I love explaining new words to you and today is no exception.
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Today's word is...'Veto'.
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As a noun the word 'veto' relates to the constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a lawmaking body or organisation.
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'Constitutional' means 'legitimate' or within the laws of a country.
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There are many examples of a veto being enforced,
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such as by a leader of a country who rejects a proposal that would otherwise stand up or be allowed in law.
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To veto a decision is to reject it. You might say that to 'veto' is to 'throw out' the decision or proposal.
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A rejection by right of veto can be carried out by or against the leader of a country.
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That is to say, one nation can veto another's decision or proposal.
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A leader can veto laws or bills passed against them too.
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''President Obama vetoed a bill last night, aimed at repealing his signature healthcare laws.''
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To 'veto' or (to have) 'vetoed' are the verb forms of this word.
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Any ban or prohibition can be defined as a veto.
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The word 'veto' originates from Latin and literally means 'I forbid'.
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V E T O veto.
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