Voting
/ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of casting a ballot or expressing a choice in an election or decision-making procedure.
The voting for the new board members will take place next week.
- (n.) The right or privilege to cast a ballot in an election, often subject to legal regulation.
The law protects the voting rights of all eligible citizens.
Forms
- vote
- votes
- voted
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Commentary
In legal contexts, voting may refer both to the procedural act and to the legal entitlement; clarity in drafting often requires specifying which sense is intended.
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