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election

15 ENTRIES FOUND:

elec·tion

noun \i-ˈlek-shən\

Definition of ELECTION

1
a : an act or process of electing <the election of a new governor> b : the fact of being elected <her election to the Senate>
2
: predestination to eternal life
3
: the right, power, or privilege of making a choice

Examples of ELECTION

  1. He's favored to win the election.
  2. The scandal may affect his chances for election.
  3. Her election to the Senate was a surprise to many.

First Known Use of ELECTION

13th century

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