1. past tense of veto; rejected or refused to approve (a decision, proposal, or law)

Examples

• The president vetoed the tax bill last week.
• My parents vetoed my plan to go camping alone.
• The governor vetoed three bills during the legislative session.
• She vetoed the idea of ordering pizza for dinner.
• The committee chair vetoed the proposed changes to the budget.
• Congress tried to override the vetoed legislation.
• The mayor vetoed the city council’s decision on the new park.