What does the cryptic crossword clue "Refuse to allow a free vote (4)" mean?

The definition is "vote". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of VOTE ("vote") [anagram: "free"] = VETO; definition: "Refuse to allow" The answer is VETO.

Refuse to allow a free vote (4)

Guardian Cryptic #24648 | 22 Down | 2009-03-16 flower

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