meaning of veto
A veto is a no vote that blocks a decision. The President can veto some bills that pass his desk. A veto is a very official way of saying No!. Vetoes block or forbid something, and the word is also used more loosely. The President of the United States can veto Senators who oppose his ideas, but if he tries to veto his daughter from joining the swim team, he might encounter his fiercest opponent yet. Vetoes vote no.