vetoed proposal
[VEE-tohd pruh-POH-zuhl]
noun phrasefeminine (proposta vetada)pl: vetoed proposals / propostas vetadas
proposta vetada
1. A legislative or administrative proposal that has been rejected or blocked by an authority figure, typically an executive with veto power, preventing it from becoming law or policy
The president's vetoed proposal would have increased funding for education.
A proposta vetada pelo presidente teria aumentado o financiamento da educação.
2. Any formal suggestion or plan that has been officially rejected or prohibited by someone in power
The vetoed proposal sparked controversy among lawmakers.
A proposta vetada provocou controvérsia entre os legisladores.
In both Brazilian and American political systems, vetoed proposals represent a crucial check and balance mechanism. In Brazil, the President's veto power is a significant tool used in legislative processes, and vetoed proposals often become topics of public debate and media attention. The ability to override a presidential veto varies by constitution and has important democratic implications in both countries.
NYC Slang
shot down proposal / dead proposal
Related Idioms & Phrases
veto override - to overturn a veto
pocket veto - a veto made by not signing a proposal within a set timeframe
veto power - the authority to reject proposals
veto session - a meeting to consider vetoed proposals
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