veto
Example Sentences
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But it has no veto power over use of equity—that is, the quota resources.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
However, it is not clear how the veto will be lifted and whether Orbán will himself be involved.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
They craft the state budget and have a line-item veto to eliminate legislative appropriations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
However, Russia, a long-standing ally of Iran, as well as China could still veto the text.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
In Livermore’s organizational chart, Teller would be designated as one of several members of the Scientific Steering Committee, but in recognition of his “obvious special status,” he was awarded veto power over the committee’s decisions.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing veto
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