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veto (n.)
1620s, from Latin
veto
, literally "I forbid," first person singular present indicative of
vetare
"forbid," of unknown origin. Used by Roman tribunes who opposed measures of the Senate or magistrates.
veto (v.)
1706, from
veto
(n.). Related:
Vetoed
;
vetoing
.
