Definition of veto

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  • veto is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • veto is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • veto is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of veto

  • command against (verb)

    Examples

    1. Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store

    Synonyms

    1. disallow
    2. forbid
    3. interdict
    4. nix
    5. prohibit
    6. proscribe
  • vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent (verb)

    Examples

    1. The President vetoed the bill

    Synonyms

    1. blackball
    2. negative
  • a vote that blocks a decision (noun)
  • 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) (noun)

See definition of veto in Merriam Webster