Veto Definition & Meaning

veto
noun
  1. a vote that blocks a decision
  2. the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)
verb
  1. vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent; "The President vetoed the bill"
  2. command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"

"Veto" in song lyrics

See how veto is used in real songs:

  • "Sowas gab es nicht bis dato, Musik ist unser Veto"
    Massive Töene f/ Celestial Souljahz — Notify the President
  • "what is a line item veto"
    AOL — AOL
  • "presidential veto"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "veto"

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