veto
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The previous proposal was that the chiefs of the intelligence services would be able to veto officers from giving evidence that could potentially risk breaching national security.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
They craft the state budget and have a line-item veto to eliminate legislative appropriations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
At the last minute, India agreed not to veto an extension -- but only for a maximum of two years.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
The mayor has said he will veto the bill, meaning that the council will need to find four additional votes to override it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
The only thing this scheme lacked was democracy, for ultimately power resided exclusively in the “executive branch,” which could veto any measures passed by the “legislature.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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