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  1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVETO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    an official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something: The president has the power of veto over any bill that comes across his desk. In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal. The Senate voted to override the president's veto of the proposed measures.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › VetoVeto - Wikipedia

    US President Ronald Reagan signing a veto of a bill. A veto is a legal power to unilaterally stop an official action. In the most typical case, a president or monarch vetoes a bill to stop it from becoming law. In many countries, veto powers are established in the country's constitution.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vetoVeto Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of veto as a noun and a verb, and how it relates to the power of a chief executive to prevent a bill from becoming law. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of veto.

  4. www.history.com › topics › us-government-and-politicsVeto - HISTORY

    Nov 17, 2017 · What Does Veto Mean? The word “veto” means “I forbid” in Latin. In the United States, Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution gives the president the authority to reject legislation that has...

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › VetoVETO Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.

  6. www.respicio.ph › bar › 2025Presidential Veto and Congressional Override | Powers of Congress...

    Sep 23, 2024 · The veto power is the authority vested in the President of the Philippines to reject a bill passed by Congress (i.e., both the House of Representatives and the Senate). This power is provided under Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the 1987 Constitution. 1. Types of Veto.

  7. www.respicio.ph › powers-of-the-president › veto-powersVeto powers | Powers of the President | EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

    Sep 26, 2024 · The veto power of the President refers to the constitutional authority granted to the Chief Executive to reject or disapprove a bill or resolution passed by Congress. This power is fundamental in maintaining the system of checks and balances between the Executive and Legislative branches.

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