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election
[ih-lek-shuhn]
noun
the selection of a person or persons for office by vote.
In 2018, elections for governors were held in 36 states.
the status of being or having been elected.
his fading chances for election;
the international coverage of her election.
a public vote upon a proposition submitted.
The official results of today’s election regarding use of public lands will not be reported any earlier than tomorrow.
the act of electing.
There is no evidence to suggest violation of the rules of election.
Theology.the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation.
Election is not a hidden decree, but the decree revealed in Christ.
election
/ ɪˈɛʃə /
noun
the selection by vote of a person or persons from among candidates for a position, esp a political office
a public vote on an official proposition
the act or an instance of choosing
Christianity
the doctrine of Calvin that God chooses certain individuals for salvation without reference to their faith or works
the doctrine of Arminius and others that God chooses for salvation those who, by grace, persevere in faith and works
Other 51Թ Forms
- interelection adjective
- nonelection noun
- postelection adjective
- reelection noun
- self-election noun
- subelection noun
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
We went back to those people year later to see how they voted in the election in 2020.
Negotiations between the UK and Canada on a trade agreement broke down early last year, before the British general election, after a dispute over beef and cheese.
Dissolution honours are typically given to politicians when Parliament ends before a general election.
The season launched a week or so before the 2024 presidential election.
With just 11 months until the next Holyrood election, the MSP said more needed to be done to encourage disabled people to seek election.
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Related 51Թs
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- decision
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- referendum
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