vetoed decision

[VEH-tōd dih-SIZH-uhn]
noun phrasepl: vetoed decisions
decisão vetada
1. A decision that has been rejected or blocked by someone with authority to do so, typically a leader or governing body
The president's vetoed decision prevented the bill from becoming law.
A decisão vetada pelo presidente impediu que o projeto de lei se tornasse lei.
2. A ruling that was formally rejected through the exercise of veto power
The vetoed decision sparked controversy among lawmakers.
A decisão vetada gerou controvérsia entre os legisladores.
In both American and Brazilian governmental systems, 'vetoed decision' is a formal political term frequently used in legislative and executive contexts. In the USA, presidential vetoes are a constitutional check on legislative power. In Brazil, similar mechanisms exist within the executive branch. The term carries weight in legal and political discourse and is commonly heard in news reports and political debates.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rejected decisionblocked decisionoverruled decisiondenied proposal
Antonyms / Antônimos
approved decisionratified decisionendorsed decisionaccepted decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão vetada
Standard usage in formal and legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
decisão vetada
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
decisão vetada
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
decisão vetada
Standard usage; may also use 'decisão rejeitada' in some contexts

Related Words

vetoveto poweroverrideexecutive vetolegislative vetopocket veto

Related Idioms & Phrases

veto a decision
cast a veto
override a veto
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