democratically
Americanadverb
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in a way that is democratic, equitable, or free.
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in a way that follows the principles of democracy.
Example Sentences
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"Throughout the proceedings, we have consistently maintained the position that the debate over how to achieve climate targets must take place within the political process through democratically elected parliaments," the group added in a statement.
From Barron's
For the democratically governed island, the stakes couldn’t be any higher.
"We democratically elected a mayor who is Muslim -- and that's New York. We have different cultures, and we have to celebrate those cultures."
From Barron's
"Our engagement is focused on helping the Venezuelan people move forward through a phased process that creates the conditions for a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government."
From Barron's
The patch of bus-stop snow that’s turned the color of weak coffee, shared democratically with a pack of teenage boys wearing basketball shorts under their puffer coats.
From Salon
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