word
Veto Power
VEE-toh POW-er
/ˈviːtoʊ ˈpaʊər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
vetopower
Dictionary meaning
The constitutional right of a member of a decision-making body to unilaterally block or override a decision, as held by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council
History and origin
From Latin veto, 'I forbid'
Examples
- Russia used its veto power to block a Security Council resolution on the conflict.
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