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| aye |
a vote of yes, or a voter who votes yes. [1/2 definitions] |
| ballot |
to vote by using ballots. [1/3 definitions] |
| cast |
to give, in a formal vote. [1/12 definitions] |
| civil rights |
in the United States, certain rights, such as the right to vote, own property, and have a fair trial. These rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and Acts of Congress. [1/2 definitions] |
| lobby |
a group that tries to get legislators to vote on certain issues in a way that will favor its special wants or needs. [2/3 definitions] |
| mandate |
to require by law or because of a vote of the people. [1/3 definitions] |
| nay |
a vote against. [1/2 definitions] |
| no1 |
a vote against or a person who votes against. [1/4 definitions] |
| poll |
(plural) the place where people go to vote in an election. [1/6 definitions] |
| primary |
an early election in the United States, where members of each political party vote for a candidate to run for office in the general election. [1/3 definitions] |
| suffrage |
the right to vote or the exercise of this right. |
| vote |
the right to vote; suffrage. [1/6 definitions] |
| yes |
a vote in favor of something; aye. [1/4 definitions] |
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