veto

Most problematic was what Canadian officials interpreted as demands for a veto over trade deals with other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Prisoners convicted of sex offences or domestic abuse were excluded and governors could veto the release of certain prisoners if they had concerns about public safety.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

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 ● Aug. 21, 2026

The bill is currently awaiting the signature or veto of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 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

The Security Council straw poll was devised in the early 1980s in an attempt to break a deadlock between two candidates shut down by vetoes.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

“Reforms such as harmonizing VAT rules or establishing a common consolidated corporate tax base remain stuck because of national vetoes, leaving firms to navigate a maze of fragmented tax regimes,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

How that will transpire is unclear, but it yet again raises the prospect of disagreement, vetoes and stand-off.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025

We try one more look, but she vetoes it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025

After Coin vetoes a dinner, entertainment, and alcohol, Plutarch yells, “What’s the point of the propo if no one’s having any fun!”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

As for the paint color, the board vetoed the “ripe currant” color she wanted, saying she could only use earth tones to match with traditional Craftsman colors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Constitution, a bill becomes law about 10 days after it has been presented to the president, even without a signature, as long as it is not vetoed.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

Even if the president vetoed the bill, “Congress has enough votes to override,” Kim wrote, citing Evercore strategist Matt Aks.

From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026

Four months ago, Polis’ office acknowledged as much, noting how two major disaster relief requests were denied and a bill that would have allowed the state to complete a clean water pipeline project was vetoed.

From Slate ● May 21, 2026

Michael liked the first city they passed, but this was vetoed because everyone doubted quick first judgments.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

Even Grover Cleveland, though not always celebrated for moral inspiration, insisted on personal integrity in public office, vetoing legislation he believed violated constitutional principles despite considerable political cost.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

In vetoing other legislation, Newsom has repeatedly cited costs, as the state struggles with a massive budget deficit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2024

While vetoing the bill, Walz announced he was commissioning a study of the drivers’ working conditions.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2024

It has stopped vetoing condemnatory resolutions at the United Nations.

From BBC ● May 8, 2024

One of the most famous and best remembered of his messages is that vetoing the Bland-Allison Act, which restored the legal-tender quality to the silver dollar and provided for its limited coinage.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 7, part 1: Ulysses S. Grant by James D. (James Daniel) Richardson