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veto

[vee-toh] / ˈvi toʊ /




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The decision does not go as far as the bill Newsom vetoed but does extend more latitude to poor convicts to avoid or challenge fees and fines imposed by the court.

From Los Angeles Times

This framework can have a heckler’s veto problem, since it gives administrators an incentive to amplify protests.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Home Office had said that returns from the DRC, Angola and Namibia were being frustrated - with paperwork not being processed or people being required to sign their own documents - giving them an effective veto.

From BBC

Lawmakers in the lower house made changes to Milei’s original budget proposal to allow funding for university education and disability payments, and Milei didn’t veto them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lula says he intends to veto the law, but Parliament will have the final say, as it has the right to override a presidential veto.

From Barron's