Vote

Definition - Noun
[Latin votum vow, hope, wish]
1 a  : a usu. formal expression of opinion or will in response to a proposed decision
esp
: one given as an indication of approval or disapproval of a proposal, motion, or candidate for office
b  : the total number of such votes made known at a single time <got half the ~>
2  : the collective opinion or preference of a body of persons expressed by voting
3  : the right to cast a vote
specif
: the right of suffrage
4 a  : the act or process of voting <brought the question to a ~>
b  : a method of voting

Definition - Verb
1 a  : to cast or conduct a vote <~ for acquittal>
b  : to exercise a political franchise <encourage people to ~>
1  : to choose, endorse, decide the disposition of, defeat, or authorize by vote <~ an appropriation>
2  : to cast votes on a corporate matter on the basis of <voted their shares against the proposed merger>



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