Barring (Noun)
Meaning
The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The proposal was defeated by barring, with two members of the committee voting against it.
- The committee's decision was made possible by the chairman's power of barring, allowing him to veto any proposal.
- The club's bylaws included a provision for barring, which allowed the board to reject a new member's application by a majority vote.
- The bill passed, despite the opposition's attempted barring, which would have required a two-thirds majority to block it.
- Her membership application was rejected after a vote by the other members, resulting in her barring from the exclusive club.