vote

Definitions of vote
  1. noun
    a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
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    type of:
    choix, sélection
    the act of choosing or selecting
  2. noun
    the opinion of a group as determined by voting
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    types:
    consultation populaire, plébiscite
    a vote by the electorate determining public opinion on a question of national importance
    élection
    a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
    réélection
    election again
    type of:
    action de groupe
    action taken by a group of people
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