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Broader term 4
Act of choosing; the voluntary act of selecting or separating from two or more things that which is preferred; the determination of the mind in prefe…
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The power of choosing; the right of choice or election; an alternative.
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To throw; to pitch.
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The act of selecting, or the state of being selected; choice, by preference.
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Narrower term 1
An authoritative prohibition or negative; a forbidding; an interdiction.
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Derivationally related 2
An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.
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An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.
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Synonym 3
Originally, a ball used for secret voting. Hence: Any printed or written ticket used in voting.
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An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.
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of Vote
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