1. plural of veto; official rejections of proposed laws or decisions

1. third person singular present of veto; officially rejects or refuses to approve

Examples

• The president issued three vetoes this month.
• Congress can override presidential vetoes with a two-thirds majority.
• The governor vetoes any bill that increases taxes.
• She always vetoes our movie suggestions.
• The committee chair vetoes proposals without proper documentation.
• His vetoes of the budget bills caused delays.
• The mayor vetoes ordinances that lack public support.