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Veto

usgb/ˈviːtəʊ/Volume
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Government Authority

Veto as a noun often relates to official governmental powers and is considered a formal term.

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The mayor's veto prevented the new parking ordinance.
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Rare Personal Use

While veto originates from government use, it can be used personally to humorously show strong opposition.

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Mom put a veto on junk food in our house.
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