veto power
Example Sentences
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Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner after last month's first informal vote, in which the council's 15 members, including the five with veto power, pass judgment in secret on the candidates.
From Barron's β Aug. 21, 2026
It used to be a bicameral legislature, and it gave these upper class of states veto power over legislation.
From Slate β Jul. 31, 2026
A golden share would give the government veto power over decisions.
From BBC β Jul. 21, 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 β Jun. 22, 2026
After some wrangling, J. T. promised Venkatesh unfettered access to the gang’s operations as long as J. T. retained veto power over any information that, if published, might prove harmful.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
