election

/ɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/ · noun

Meaning

A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors or other representatives by popular vote.
The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.
An option that is selected.
Any conscious choice.
In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.
Those who are elected.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

by-election(English)ballot(English)electoral(English)polls(English)balloting(English)vote(English)polling(English)candidate(English)elect(English)incumbent(English)gubernatorial(English)turnout(English)

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