Veto (Verb)
Meaning 1
Vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent; "The President vetoed the bill".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The President vetoed the bill due to concerns about its impact on the economy.
- The governor vetoed the state budget, citing excessive spending and lack of fiscal responsibility.
- The party leader vetoed the proposal, refusing to allow it to be put to a vote.
- The CEO vetoed the marketing plan, saying it was not the right approach for the company's brand.
- The mayor vetoed the zoning ordinance change, arguing it would harm local businesses.
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Meaning 2
Command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.