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veto

[vee-toh] / ˈvi toʊ /




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The resolution was largely symbolic, however, as the US president can veto it if it gains Senate approval.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

That deal, they argued, gave them veto power over any potential sale of the property.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The governor veto only applies to the emergency release period and not the statutory automatic release point.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The Department of Defense accused Anthropic of trying to “seize veto power” over military decisions, though the company pushed back against that characterization.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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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