Definition

The power move of saying 'absolutely not' to a decision, law, or proposal with the authority to make it stick—the ultimate 'I'm putting my foot down' in politics. It's the constitutional right to stop legislation cold, typically wielded by executives who want to remind everyone who's really in charge. Nothing says 'checks and balances' quite like one person overruling an entire legislative body with a signature and a smirk.

Example Usage

The governor vetoes any bill that increases state spending without identifying a revenue source.

Source: Common political terminology

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