veto
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Wednesday marked the deadline to notify state officials of a People’s Veto, a constitutional provision allowing citizens to repeal legislation through a statewide vote.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 9, 2023
Veto power: Russia is one of the five veto-holding permanent members of the Council.
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023
Veto overrides, at least in the near future, appear unlikely.
From Washington Times • Apr. 2, 2023
Veto was one of the first presidential pets to become a celebrity during his own lifetime, getting favorable national press before Garfield took office for what turned out to be an extremely brief presidency.
From Slate • Jan. 31, 2021
Objections were taken to him under the Veto Act, and his settlement was delayed till 1843.
From Chronicles of Strathearn by Macdougall, W. B.
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