election
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See also élection
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[edit] Etymology
From Anglo-Norman eleccioun, from Latin election-, stem of electio (“choice, selection”), from eligere (“pluck out, choose”)
[edit] Noun
election (plural elections)
- A process of choosing a leader, members of parliament, councillors, or other representatives by popular vote.
- The parliamentary elections will be held in March.
- The choice of a leader or representative by popular vote.
- The election of John Smith was due to his broad appeal.
- Any conscious choice.
- His election to go to the fair was influenced by the prospect of seeing Mary there.
- (theology) In Calvinism, God's predestination of saints including all of the elect.
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- by-election
- election theft
- electioneer
- electioneering
- election of remedies
- general election
- primary election
[edit] Translations
process of choosing a new leader or representatives
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choice of a leader or representatives
[edit] See also
Election on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Predestination on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Predestination