election

1 the act or process of selecting the election of a major is something that every college student has to do at some point Synonyms choice, choosing, selection, picking, selectingRelated Words option; appointment, assignment, designation, naming, nomination; decision

2 the power, right, or opportunity to choose at the country inn, breakfast in bed is entirely at the election of the guest Synonyms alternative, discretion, druthers [dialect], choice, liberty, option, pick, preference, selection, volition, wayRelated Words determination, free will, will; say, voice, vote; inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency; discernment, judgment (or judgement), perspicacityNear Antonyms coercion, duress, force; duty, obligation; Hobson's choice