Antonyms for veto

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : vee-toh

Phonetic Transcription : ˈvi toʊ

Definition of veto

Origin : 1620s, from Latin veto, literally "I forbid," first person singular present indicative of vetare "forbid," of unknown origin. Used by Roman tribunes who opposed measures of the Senate or magistrates.

noun refusal of permission
verb refuse permission

Example sentences :

He used his veto on the laws, for instance, and otherwise exercised his prerogatives.
Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

For if the English Parliament have the power to veto our wishes, where's the difference?
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

And the Turkish nation had no opportunity to sanction or veto their resolve.
Extract from : « England and Germany » by Emile Joseph Dillon

An important act of the legislature awaited his signature or veto.
Extract from : « David Dunne » by Belle Kanaris Maniates

An effort was made to carry it over the Governor's veto, but it failed.
Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various

"I must put my veto on any such attempts, Alfred," said Mr. Campbell.
Extract from : « The Settlers in Canada » by Frederick Marryat

The President has the right of speaking, though not of voting, in it, but has no veto on its action.
Extract from : « Impressions of South Africa » by James Bryce

The first power of the President that I wish to consider is the veto power.
Extract from : « Ethics in Service » by William Howard Taft

The legislature passed the bills over his veto and adjourned that night.
Extract from : « The Plum Tree » by David Graham Phillips

The vote in the Senate after the veto, was, yeas 28 (not two thirds), and nays 18.
Extract from : « The Continental Monthly , Vol. 2 No. 5, November 1862 » by Various

Synonyms for veto

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