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To reject, usually in response to a request or a vote. To deny. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Lat. I forbid. The veto-power is a power vested in the executive officer of some governments to declare his refusal to assent to any bill or measure which has been passed by the legislature. It is either absolute or qualified, according as the effect of its exercise is … [Read more...] about VETO

Capable of life. This term is applied to a newly-born infant, and especially to one prematurely born, which is not only born alive, but in such a state of organic development as to make possible the continuance of its life. … [Read more...] about VIABLE

The right not to approve an act or law that was approved by legislature. … [Read more...] about VETO POWER

Lat. A right of way over another's land. … [Read more...] about VIAE SERVITUS

Lat. The old law. A term used in the civil law, sometimes to designate the law of the Twelve Tables, and sometimes merely a law which was in force previous to the passage of a subsequent law. Calvin. Vex. To harass, disquiet, annoy; as by repeated litigation upon the same facts. … [Read more...] about VETUS JUS