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Suffrage

A vote given in deciding a controverted question, or in the choice of a man for an office or trust; the formal expression of an opinion; assent; vote.

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Enfranchisement 76% connected

Releasing from slavery or custody.

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Franchise 76% connected

Exemption from constraint or oppression; freedom; liberty.

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Vote 74% connected

An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.

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Vote 74% connected

An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.

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Vote 92% connected

An ardent wish or desire; a vow; a prayer.

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Address verb · 78% connection

A formal communication, either written or spoken; a discourse; a speech; a formal application to any one; a petition; a formal stateme…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: vote, given, deciding, controverted, question.
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Adjudge verb · 78% connection

To award judicially in the case of a controverted question; as, the prize was adjudged to the victor.

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Appeal verb · 78% connection

To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.; as, I appeal to a…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: vote, given, deciding, controverted, question.
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Assentive adjective · 78% connection

Giving assent; of the nature of assent; complying.

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Ballot noun · 78% connection

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"…

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Content noun · 78% connection

An expression of assent to a bill or motion; an affirmative vote; also, a member who votes "Content.".

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Controvertible adjective · 78% connection

Capable of being controverted; disputable; admitting of question.

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Decision noun · 78% connection

The act of deciding; act of settling or terminating, as a controversy, by giving judgment on the matter at issue; determination, as of…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: vote, given, deciding, controverted, question.
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Decisive adjective · 78% connection

Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

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Decree noun · 78% connection

An order from one having authority, deciding what is to be done by a subordinate; also, a determination by one having power, deciding…

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Diction noun · 78% connection

Choice of words for the expression of ideas; the construction, disposition, and application of words in discourse, with regard to clea…

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Disputable verb · 78% connection

Capable of being disputed; liable to be called in question, controverted, or contested; or doubtful certainty or propriety; controvert…

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