veto
Example Sentences
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Security Council, where most nations get rotating seats but no veto.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
“Viewed positively, what the American revolution did was to give the common man a voice, a veto, elbow room and a refuge from the rampaging presumptions of his ‘betters.’
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Particular power rests with the council's five permanent members -- the United States, China, Russia, the United Kingdom and France -— which each can veto decisions.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
It said it is "deeply concerned" the Government has a veto over information disclosure.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
After some wrangling, J. T. promised Venkatesh unfettered access to the gang’s operations as long as J. T. retained veto power over any information that, if published, might prove harmful.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
Vocabulary lists containing veto
U.S. Government Lingo
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