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Veto — meaning in English

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English meaning

veto noun The official power to reject or block a decision, law, or proposal.

Senses

Veto is used for these senses in English:

veto A political right to disapprove of (and thereby stop) the process of a decision, a law etc.
veto An invocation of that right.

veto — full definition

noun The official power to reject or block a decision, law, or proposal.
verb To officially reject or block something using this power.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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