V: Clode's Right Political Dictionary
“Veto” Once a law is approved by parliament it does not usually come into force immediately unless it is “assented to” by the Head of State. This involves the signing of the law by the President or Governor-General. This is the last step in making a bill into a law. Where a Head of State disagrees with the law, or believes that there are legal flaws in the bill, he can veto it. This usually involves a declaration that assent has been refused. In other cases, assent can be “withheld” until drafting flaws are corrected. In state parliaments a Governor or similar officer often has power to sign or veto the bill.