An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.
A wish, choice, or opinion, of a person or a body of persons, expressed in some received and authorized way; the expression of a wish, desire, will, preference, or choice, in regard to any measure proposed, in which the person voting has an interest in common with others, either in electing a person to office, or in passing laws, rules, regulations, etc.; suffrage.
That by means of which will or preference is expressed in elections, or in deciding propositions; voice; a ballot; a ticket; as, a written vote.
Expression of judgment or will by a majority; legal decision by some expression of the minds of a number; as, the vote was unanimous; a vote of confidence.
To express or signify the mind, will, or preference, either viva voce, or by ballot, or by other authorized means, as in electing persons to office, in passing laws, regulations, etc., or in deciding on any proposition in which one has an interest with others.
To choose by suffrage; to elec?; as, to vote a candidate into office.
To enact, establish, grant, determine, etc., by a formal vote; as, the legislature voted the resolution.
Formal expression of will or decision by a house of the General Assembly.
Formal expression of a decision by the body.
The formal act of an elector in an election to choose the candidate the elector most wants to be the representative for that division. Australia has a secret vote, and enforces compulsory voting.
express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote; "He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night"
express one's choice or preference by vote; "vote the Democratic ticket"
express a choice or opinion; "I vote that we all go home"; "She voted for going to the Chinese restaurant"
a further indication of the leftward lurch of the Democrats, nationally and in Washington state
an expression of citizenship, not a form of struggle
an expression of willingness to participate in a common process with some shared outcome
an opportunity to express support of our opposition to a particular platform," Augustine said
a powerful and personal decision
a snub of state school chief The Washington Education Association is withholding its support for state Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson's re-election bid, snubbing a former president of the teachers union
a very fair way to deal with this kind of situation, since we all have to live with the outcome
To express a choice for the purpose of reaching a decision. In the Senate and House of Commons, Members can vote either verbally or by standing in their places. Eligible Canadian citizens vote for their representatives by secret ballot.
The formal act of a voter in an election to choose the candidate the voter most wants to be the representative for that electorate. Australia has a secret vote, and enforces compulsory voting.
A formal expression of opinion or will or the general opinion expressed by voters.
A decision on a question by a member of a deliberative body, either affirmative or negative.
a way to show your preference and choose elected leaders or decide on initiatives. People can vote by marking a piece of paper, raising their hand, or filling out a form on a computer.
Formal expression of will or decision by the legislative body.
A formal expression by a Member of his will or opinion in regard to a question put by the Speaker.
A formal expression of one’s opinion or will in response to proposed decision, i.e. a bill, resolution, or motion
The formal expression of opinion necessary to reach a decision. In both Houses, votes are given either orally, or by the Senators or MPs standing in their places.
The process of electing a candidate by marking a ballot-paper. see Absent, Declaration, Formal, Informal, and Postal Vote.
to choose a candidate in an election