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veto
'veto' - used as a noun
1. a vote that blocks a decision
2. 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' - used as a verb
3. vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
The President vetoed the bill
4. command against
Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store

derived forms
1. Veto / Plural
vetoes
2. Veto / Past
vetoed
3. Veto / Third Person
vetoes
4. Veto / Present Participle
vetoing
Variations of 'veto'
 
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