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veto

[vee-toh] / ˈvi toʊ /




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The veto does not permanently ban the project, but allows for more time to discuss the implications for stakeholders and the community.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Constitution, a bill becomes law in about 10 days once it has been presented to Trump, even without his signature, as long as he doesn’t veto it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Princeton, the spokesperson added, maintains policies that “prevent outside funders from exercising undue influence over research,” including not permitting sponsors to have veto power over publications.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama recently argued in a joint op-ed for faster integration in exchange for new members having no veto rights.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The only thing this scheme lacked was democracy, for ultimately power resided exclusively in the “executive branch,” which could veto any measures passed by the “legislature.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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