yea

²yea

noun

Definition of YEA

1

: affirmation, assent

2

a : an affirmative vote b : a person casting a yea vote

Examples of YEA

1. <the measure passed with 50 yeas and 17 nays>

First Known Use of YEA

13th century

Related to YEA

Synonyms: affirmative, yes

Antonyms: nay, negative, no, non placet

Related Words: pro; acceptance, accession, acquiescence, agreement, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, permission, sanction

Near Antonyms: con; blackball, veto; declination, denial, disallowance, negation, refusal, rejection, turndown

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