English to Afrikaans Meaning of veto - veto

Veto :

veto

noun

terapie, verbod, voorkoming, teenmiddel

verb

verbied, beveel, verbod

Veto :: vetoVetoed :: veto uitgespreekVetoes :: vetoVetoing :: vetoing

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Definitions of veto in English

Noun(1) a vote that blocks a decision(2) the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature
Verb(1) vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent(2) command against

Examples of veto in English

(1) Since he was on top, he had the power to veto some ideas, but for the most part, he stayed inside the game.(2) I submit that part of the reason for that has been the ongoing existence of the veto in the Security Council.(3) Although they tried to put a brave face on it, it means they are now outnumbered by the Independents and Labour, who could combine to veto their proposals.(4) They could and would undoubtedly veto any proposal to construct an airport at Thatch Valley.(5) But, unlike most governors who enjoy the right to veto individual articles of a bill passed by their state councils, a president can only veto a bill as a whole.(6) This allows software to veto certain state transitions when it is not safe to do so.(7) Most important was that local authorities were unable to veto proposals for alternative public schools.(8) When it comes time for the A.M.P.T.P. to make an offer or accept an offer, any one studio can veto the deal.(9) Three members of the Security Council with veto powers - China, France and Russia - have all expressed opposition to the proposed resolution.(10) The president can veto a bill from Congress but an overuse of this will devalue not only his position but also that of the political structure in America.(11) From this perspective, the U.S. Senate has a veto over treaties negotiated by the executive, and constitutional courts have a veto over legislation.(12) Often the artist or the gallery might veto an idea like that.(13) Governments can also refer decisions they oppose to the European Council, where again they can apply the veto ; and they can opt out of decisions when they wish to do so.(14) Under the terms of the Luxembourg Compromise, governments would retain their right to veto proposals where they deemed a vital national interest to be at stake.(15) Neither the executive or legislative branch can change or veto a Fed decision.(16) his veto on our drinking after the meal was annoying

Related Phrases of veto

(1) veto power ::

vetoreg

(2) pocket veto ::

sak veto

Related Phrases of veto

(1) veto power ::

vetoreg

(2) pocket veto ::

sak veto

Synonyms

Noun

1. rejection ::

verwerping

2. dismissal ::

ontslag

3. prohibition ::

verbod

4. proscription ::

verbod

5. embargo ::

embargo

6. ban ::

verbod

7. interdict ::

interdik

8. check ::

tjek

10. red light ::

rooi lig

Verb

11. reject ::

verwerp

14. dismiss ::

ontslaan

15. prohibit ::

verbied

16. forbid ::

verbied

17. interdict ::

interdik

18. proscribe ::

verbied

19. disallow ::

weier

20. embargo ::

embargo

21. ban ::

verbod

22. rule out ::

uitskakel

23. say no to ::

sê nee vir

24. kill ::

doodmaak

25. put the kibosh on ::

sit die kibosh op

26. give the thumbs down to ::

gee die duime af na

27. give the red light to ::

gee die rooi lig aan

Antonyms

1. prescription ::

voorskrif

Different Forms

veto, vetoed, vetoes, vetoing

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