a vote that blocks a decision

the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)

vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent; The President vetoed the bill

[ Syn: blackball , negative ]

command against; I forbid you to call me late at night; Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store; Dad nixed our plans

[ Syn: forbid , forbid , prohibit , prohibit , interdict , interdict , proscribe , proscribe , disallow , disallow , nix , nix ]