Lat. I forbid. Tlie veto-power Is a power vested in the executive officer of some governments to declare bis refusal to assent to any bill or measure wbich has been passed by the legislature . It is either absolute or qualified, according as the effect of its exercise is either to destroy the bill finally, or to prevent its becoming law unless again passed by a stated proportion of votes or with other formalities . Or the veto may be merely suspensive. See People v. Board of Councilmen (Super. Buff.) 20 N. Y. Supp. 51.
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