Balloting

/ˈbôlətɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process of casting or recording votes in an election or decision-making procedure.
    The board members conducted balloting to elect the new president.

Forms

  • ballots
  • balloted

Commentary

In legal contexts, balloting often refers specifically to secret or formal voting methods used in corporate, legislative, or organizational decision-making.

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