A "veto threat" means to strongly state disagreement or disapproval of a decision or proposal, and to imply the intention of using one's power to reject or prevent it from happening. Full definition
The Democratically - controlled Vermont Legislature adjourned late Saturday despite state budget and property tax bill veto threats from the Republican governor. (wamc.org)
The White House veto threat called out a provision that would allow education funds for low - income students to follow students as a particularly harmful measure. (politico.com)
White House spokesman Josh Earnest expressed concerns Monday about a one - year extension, but stopped short of issuing a new veto threat. (sandiegouniontribune.com)