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Veto Power

Description:

Veto power is the authority to reject or prohibit a decision, particularly in a political context. It refers to the ability of a person or organization to prevent a proposal or action from being approved or implemented. Veto power is often reserved for individuals in positions of authority, such as government officials or leaders of organizations.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

• The President has the veto power to reject any bill passed by Congress.
• The United Nations Security Council has the veto power to block resolutions.

Verb:

• The committee voted to veto the proposal due to its potential negative consequences.
• He exercised his veto power to prevent the new policy from taking effect.

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