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Vetoing: meaning, definitions and examples

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vetoing

 

[ ˈviːtoʊɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

political action

Vetoing is the act of rejecting or prohibiting an action, decision, or proposed law by an authority, typically a governmental figure or legislative body. This power is often held by a president or a governor, allowing them to prevent legislation from becoming law. The act of vetoing is an important check within political systems, ensuring that not all proposed legislation is automatically passed. It is an essential mechanism for governance, encouraging discussion and negotiation among legislative bodies.

Synonyms

disallowing, nullifying, prohibiting, rejecting

Examples of usage

  • The president is vetoing the proposed healthcare law.
  • The governor is vetoing the budget bill.
  • Lawmakers are concerned about the president’s vetoing of climate legislation.

Translations

Translations of the word "vetoing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 veto

🇮🇳 वेटो करना

🇩🇪 Veto

🇮🇩 veto

🇺🇦 вето

🇵🇱 weto

🇯🇵 拒否権

🇫🇷 veto

🇪🇸 veto

🇹🇷 veto

🇰🇷 거부권

🇸🇦 حق النقض

🇨🇿 veto

🇸🇰 veto

🇨🇳 否决

🇸🇮 veto

🇮🇸 veto

🇰🇿 вето

🇬🇪 ვეტო

🇦🇿 veto

🇲🇽 veto

Etymology

The term 'veto' originates from the Latin word 'vetare', which means 'to forbid'. It was first used in the context of Roman political structures, where specific individuals, such as tribunes, held the power to veto decisions made by the Senate. Over time, the concept of vetoing was adopted by various political systems around the world. In modern governance, it is often associated with the powers of elected officials, particularly in the United States where the president has the authority to veto legislation passed by Congress. The mechanics and implications of vetoing have evolved, but its fundamental purpose remains as a means to prevent the enactment of laws deemed undesirable by those in authority.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,176 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.