Definition of ballot
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a small ball used in secret voting
b
: a sheet of paper used to cast a secret vote
3
: the number of votes cast
4
: the drawing of lots
ballot
verb
balloted; balloting; ballots
Definition of ballot (Entry 2 of 2)
: to vote or decide by ballot
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The first known use of ballot was in 1549
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