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veto

[vee-toh] / ˈvi toʊ /




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Steel that allows him and future presidents to veto plant closings, the transfer of production out of the country and other operational changes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“There are too many members of the coalition and there are too many of the members who have veto power, which then leads to paralysis,” Guerra said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

It said it is "deeply concerned" the Government has a veto over information disclosure.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But lawmakers on Thursday overrode his veto of a law changing how prison sentences are calculated.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 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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