vetar

[vɛ-ˈtaɾ]

verb

to veto

1. to reject or forbid something by exercising one's right of veto

The president vetoed the law.

O presidente vetou a lei.

2. to prohibit or forbid someone from doing something

They vetoed his participation in the project.

Vetaram sua participação no projeto.

3. to express disapproval and prevent something from happening

She vetoed the proposal during the meeting.

Ela vetou a proposta durante a reunião.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

vetar

standard usage in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

vetar

standard usage, common in political and administrative contexts

direito de veto

poder de veto

vetar uma decisão

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