Main entry: veto
Definition: a vote that blocks a decision
Main entry: veto
Definition: 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)
Main entry: prohibit, proscribe, disallow, veto, nix, forbid, interdict
Definition: command against
Usage: I forbid you to call me late at night; Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store; Dad nixed our plans
Main entry: veto, negative, blackball
Definition: vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
Usage: The President vetoed the bill