to defeat (vote down) a bill

  • 1vote — [vōt] n. [LME (Scot) < L votum, a wish, vow < neut. of votus, pp. of vovere, to vow < IE base * ewegwh , to speak solemnly, vow > Sans vāghát, one who vows, Gr euche, a vow, prayer] 1. a) a decision by a group on a proposal,… …

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  • 2defeat a bill — vote down a proposed law, cause a bill to fail …

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