veto power
Example Sentences
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It used to be a bicameral legislature, and it gave these upper class of states veto power over legislation.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
A golden share would give the government veto power over decisions.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Princeton, the spokesperson added, maintains policies that “prevent outside funders from exercising undue influence over research,” including not permitting sponsors to have veto power over publications.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
The man with No. 10 on his back has veto power over all major decisions regarding the team, from player selection to tactics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
In Livermore’s organizational chart, Teller would be designated as one of several members of the Scientific Steering Committee, but in recognition of his “obvious special status,” he was awarded veto power over the committee’s decisions.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
