What is the Veto??

[Mintox]

I keep reading that they will go ahead with out a UN veto. What is the veto?? Is it where the Un say no don't go but they go anyway?? Or is it a vote thing?? Sorry if im not clear but its getting more confusing by the day! Thanks.

[Worker]

A Veto is the right of merely one member of the permanent members of the Security Council to scupper whatever it is they're voting on. I believe there's nine permanent members and if eight voted for a proposal and one used their Veto the proposal is outvoted.

[Mintox]

Thanks - so its just a way they can go your all worng im going to do what i want!! Wish i had one of them in the work place :(