vote

vote
vote NOUN 1) a formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action. 2) (the vote) the right to participate in an election. 3) (the vote) a particular body of electors or the votes cast by them: the green vote.
VERB 1) give or register a vote. 2) grant or confer by vote. 3) informal express a wish or suggestion.
vote of (no) confidence — Cf. ↑vote of no confidence
vote with one's feet — Cf. ↑vote with one's feet
DERIVATIVES voter noun.
ORIGIN Latin votum 'a vow, wish' , from vovere 'to vow' .

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