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veto
An objection that blocks or prevents a decision, law, or resolution. The term comes from politics, but it is also used more generally.
Durch das Veto eines einzigen Landes kam die Resolution nicht zustande.
Because of the veto of a single country, the resolution did not pass.
The most common way to express the action of vetoing is the fixed expression 'ein Veto einlegen' (to veto / to lodge a veto). The verb 'einlegen' is the standard verb here.
Der Finanzminister legte ein Veto gegen die teuren Pläne ein.
The finance minister vetoed the expensive plans.
To say what the objection is directed against, you use the preposition 'gegen' followed by the accusative.
Die Opposition hat ein Veto gegen das neue Gesetz eingelegt.
The opposition vetoed the new law.
Although the term comes from politics, the expression 'ein Veto einlegen' (to veto / to lodge a veto) is often also used informally or humorously in everyday life to express strong objection.
Wir wollten Pizza bestellen, aber mein Sohn hat sofort ein Veto eingelegt und wollte Nudeln.
We wanted to order pizza, but my son immediately vetoed it and wanted pasta.
approval / consent
'die Zustimmung' and 'das Veto' are clear opposites when it comes to decisions. With Zustimmung, you agree with something or allow it. A Veto, on the other hand, is an objection that can stop a decision or proposal. 'Zustimmung' fits when something is accepted or approved. 'Veto' is more suitable in politics, clubs, teams, or formal decisions, when someone is explicitly against something and wants to prevent it.
Der Bürgermeister legte ein Veto gegen den Plan ein.
The mayor vetoed the plan.
Für die neue Arbeitszeit braucht das Team die Zustimmung der Chefin.
For the new working hours, the team needs the boss's approval.