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VETO

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Veto.

How to pronounce veto:

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Veto - as a noun

A vote that blocks a decision

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ballotballotingvotevoting
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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)

Veto - as a verb

Vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

Example: "The president vetoed the bill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blackballnegative
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contradictcontrovertoppose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Command against

Example: "I forbid you to call me late at night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disallowforbidinterdictnixprohibitproscribe
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commandrequire
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The president exercised his veto power to reject the proposed legislation."
"The governor threatened to use his veto to block the new tax bill."
"The decision was ultimately made by a veto from the board of directors."
"The council members voted to override the mayor's veto on the city budget."
"The Prime Minister's veto prevented the passage of the controversial law."
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Word Game Points

Is VETO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, veto is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VETO has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is VETO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, veto is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VETO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is VETO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, veto is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VETO has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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