Vetoamaan

Vetoamaan is a Finnish verb meaning to veto, i.e., to reject or block a proposed decision or law using formal veto power. The term is formed from the noun veto and the infinitive suffix -maan, and it is used to describe the act of exercising veto authority in political, administrative, or organizational contexts.

The act of vetoing can be described with the related noun vetoaminen, and the phrase veto-oikeus refers to the legal right to exercise a veto. Vetoamaan is commonly used for both individuals and bodies that may veto proposals, such as a president, a government, a council, or a committee. In Finnish political discourse, vetoing is often discussed in the context of legislative processes, administrative decisions, or organizational governance, and it may be subject to specific procedures or thresholds for overrides or reconsideration.

In practical use, vetoamaan appears in discussions of governance and decision-making. A president or other veto-holding body may veto a bill or proposal, delaying or blocking its adoption. In many jurisdictions, a veto can be overridden by a subsequent majority vote or different procedural steps, which limits the negotiative weight of the veto. Metaphorically, vetoing can be used to describe strong objections or blocking tactics in non-legislative settings as well, such as corporate or municipal decisions.

See also: veto, veto-oikeus, vetoaminen, veto-oikeuden käyttämisestä. In broader terms, the concept mirrors similar mechanisms in other languages and political systems where a central authority has an official power to reject proposed measures.