veto-proof

adjective

ve·​to-proof ˈvē-(ˌ)tō-ˌprüf 

: having enough potential votes to be enacted over a veto or to override vetoes consistently

a veto-proof bill

Examples of veto-proof in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That bill, which had been scaled-back since an earlier version would have established a 100-foot security perimeter around synagogues and other religious institutions, passed the Council last month with a veto-proof majority. —Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026

The bill passed with 30 votes, four shy of the veto-proof majority. —Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026

Because neither chamber came close to a veto-proof supermajority, Kelly’s support or opposition could be the deciding factor in whether the bill becomes law. —Matthew Kelly updated April 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

The governor and the veto-proof supermajority in the legislature would likely argue that all that spending provides Californians with top-flight public services. —Jim Doti, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for veto-proof

• bulletproof
• fireproof
• waterproof
• weatherproof
• aloof
• behoof
• disproof
• flameproof
• foolproof
• greaseproof
• leakproof
• reproof