Veto

German Meaning

Veto

Veto einlegen

English Meaning

  1. 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.
  2. Exercise of this right.
  3. An official document or message from a chief executive stating the reasons for rejection of a bill.
  4. An authoritative prohibition or rejection of a proposed or intended act.
  5. To prevent (a legislative bill) from becoming law by exercising the power of veto.
  6. To forbid or prohibit authoritatively.