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A formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action
“People must sign the declaration attached to the ballot paper or their vote will not be valid.”
A formal election or referendum
“The city council has decided that the matter should go to a public vote.”
The right to register a choice in an election
“In 1906, Finland became the first nation to give women the vote in national elections.”
The number of votes cast in an election
An affirmative answer, especially in voting
One's chance to speak during a discussion
To submit one's vote in an election or referendum
“If a recall motion is submitted, the legislature must vote on it within 15 days.”
To decide to follow or support a particular course of action
“The public seemed likely to vote for an end to the current administration.”
To express a wish to follow or support a particular course of action
“I would certainly vote for a rematch, given the circumstances.”
To put forward for consideration
“I vote that we should all think for ourselves. If I don't want to go somewhere, I shouldn't have to.”
To select for a given role or responsibility
To pass a resolution
To record or register an entry, such as a vote
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