vetoing

Meanings

• Noun, Verb (transitive)

  The power or right to reject or annul something, especially a legislative act or a decision made by a body or an official.

  - "The president has the power to veto any bill passed by Congress."
  - "Senator Smith vetoed the proposed amendment."
  - "The board of directors vetoed the merger proposal."

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Variants

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veto , vetoed , vetoer , vetoers , vetoes , vetoing , pocket veto , pocket vetoed , pocket vetoing , pocket vetos

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Etymology

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From Latin veto 'forbid' or 'prohibit'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first presidential veto in U.S. history was issued by George Washington on August 7, 1792?

2. The word 'veto' comes from the Latin word 'veto', which means 'I forbid'.

3. In some countries, the power to veto is not held by a single person but by a group, such as the European Council or the European Parliament.

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Related Concepts

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1. Legislative veto: A legislative veto is a power granted to one or both houses of a legislature to reject or veto executive action, such as a gubernatorial veto or a presidential veto.

2. Pocket veto: A pocket veto occurs when the legislative session adjourns sine die (permanently) before the president signs or vetoes a bill, effectively killing the bill.

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Culture

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In politics, vetoing is a significant power held by certain officials, such as presidents or monarchs, to reject legislative acts or decisions. This power can be used to prevent laws that are deemed harmful or unconstitutional from being enacted.

How to Memorize "vetoing"

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   - Imagine a president sitting at their desk, reviewing bills passed by Congress. They have the power to veto any bill they believe is not in the best interest of the country.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Veto' stands for 'Vetoing' Unwanted, Troublesome, and Offensive legislation.'

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