"To override the veto" means to reject or nullify a decision made by someone in a higher position, especially when they have already said no to a proposal or law. Full definition
State lawmakers this week overrode a veto by Gov. Rod Blagojevich to allow park districts to separate the special recreation fund from the general fund. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
Lawmakers came one vote short of overriding a veto of a bill that would've given protections to undocumented immigrants in Westchester County, after County Executive Rob Astorino vetoed the Immigrant Protection Act last month. (nystateofpolitics.com)
«I urge the Council Members to vote against the living wage bill, and to vote against overriding this veto on the prevailing wage bill. (dnainfo.com)