Nix Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Nix crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on February 16 2024 Universal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Nix has a total of 4 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%VETONixUniversal
20%FIESTPostseason game played in PhoenixNew York Times
20%PRDISASTERWatergate for Pres. Nixon e.g.Universal
20%FORDNixon successorEugene Sheffer
20%MAOForeign leader whom Nixon met in 1972New York Times
20%ASHESWhat a phoenix rises fromUSA Today

Definition

An authoritative prohibition or negative; a forbidding; an interdiction.
A power or right possessed by one department of government to forbid or prohibit the carrying out of projects attempted by another department; especially, in a constitutional government, a power vested in the chief executive to prevent the enactment of measures passed by the legislature. Such a power may be absolute, as in the case of the Tribunes of the People in ancient Rome, or limited, as in the case of the President of the United States. Called also the veto power.
The exercise of such authority; an act of prohibition or prevention; as, a veto is probable if the bill passes.
A document or message communicating the reasons of the executive for not officially approving a proposed law; -- called also veto message.
To prohibit; to negative; also, to refuse assent to, as a legislative bill, and thus prevent its enactment; as, to veto an appropriation bill.

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  • Universal: Feb 16, 2024

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