Definition

A person who has the authority to reject or refuse approval for something, such as a law or decision.

Example

The vetoer decided to reject the proposed legislation due to concerns about its impact.

Conversation

Did you hear that the mayor is a real vetoer of new projects?

Yeah, I've noticed that a lot of good proposals get rejected.

It's frustrating because the community needs those improvements.

Absolutely, having a vetoer like that can really hold progress back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vetoer → It is formed from "veto" (from Latin "veto", meaning I forbid) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A vetoer is a person who forbids or rejects something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has the power to 'forbid' ('veto') something — that's what a vetoer does.

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