An authoritative prohibition or rejection of a proposed or intended act.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
An official document or message from a chief executive stating the reasons for rejection of a bill.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Exercise of this right.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
The vested power or constitutional right of one branch or department of government to refuse approval of measures proposed by another department, especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature and thus prevent or delay its enactment into law.
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A power vested in a chief executive to prevent permanently or temporarily the enactment of measures passed by a legislature.
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verb-transitive
To forbid or prohibit authoritatively.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To prevent (a legislative bill) from becoming law by exercising the power of veto.
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verb
To refuse to admit or approve .
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To refuse assent to (a legislative bill) so as to prevent enactment or cause reconsideration.
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