Both Uses
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- As principal he has a veto over controversial stories.†
p. 324.3veto = block (prevent) an action
- He vetoed it, said it was inflammatory.†
p. 325.5 *vetoed = blocked (prevented) an action
Definitions:
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(1)
(veto) to exercise the right to override another's decision by preventing their intended action
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)