- veto⇄adj. having to do with a veto.
Ex. veto power. - veto⇄noun vetoer.
- veto⇄noun 1. the right or power of a president or governor to reject bills passed by a lawmaking body.
Ex. The President has the power of veto over bills passed in Congress.
2. the right or power of one branch or part of a government to forbid or - veto⇄v.t. 1. to reject (a legislative measure) by a veto.
Ex. The President has vetoed two bills during this session of Congress.
2. to inhibit or prevent some action proposed by a group or council.
3. to refuse to consent to.
Ex. My - veto⇄veto, noun, pl.-toes,adjective, verb, -toed,-toing.