votum

Definitions of votum
  1. noun
    a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
    synonyms: ballotage, stem
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    types:
    veto, vetorecht
    a vote that blocks a decision
    type of:
    keus, keuze, optie, schifting, selectie
    the act of choosing or selecting
  2. noun
    a solemn promise, usually invoking a divine witness, regarding your future acts or behavior
    synonyms: beëdiging, eed, eedafneming, gelofte
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    type of:
    belofte, gelofte, toezegging
    a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
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